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ME LD1017
Bill
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Talbot Ross
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "direct costs" under Maine's General Assistance program to include food provided or served at emergency shelters, effective January 1, 2026
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Allows municipalities and Indian tribes to receive 70% state reimbursement from the Department of Health and Human Services for emergency shelter food costs
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Amends existing law (22 MRSA §4311) that has provided 70% reimbursement for other General Assistance direct costs since July 1, 2015
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Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services for consideration during the 132nd Maine Legislature's First Regular Session
Legislative Description
An Act to Include Food Provided or Served at Emergency Shelters in General Assistance Reimbursement
General Assistance
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025