132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1843 LR 1282(02)
An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 Projections  FY 2027-28 Projections  FY 2028-29
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $1,102,310 $927,310 $927,310 $927,310
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $1,102,310 $927,310 $927,310 $927,310
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes ongoing annual General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $927,310 beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to operate a peer respite center providing 24-hour short-term mental health services for adults. The bill also includes a one-time General Fund appropriation to the Department of Health and Human services of $175,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 for start-up costs to establish the peer respite center.