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ME LD1029
Bill
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Talbot Ross
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AI Summary
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Housing assistance provided through general assistance cannot reduce the maximum assistance level for other basic necessities (food, utilities, etc.) for which a person or household is eligible
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Presumptive eligibility period for general assistance for people in emergency homeless shelters increases from 30 days to 180 days before redetermination is required
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State reimbursement to municipalities and Indian tribes for general assistance direct costs increases from 70% to 90%
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State must reimburse municipalities and Indian tribes 100% of direct costs for providing emergency shelter for the homeless
Legislative Description
An Act to Ensure General Assistance for Housing Does Not Reduce Assistance for Other Basic Necessities and to Increase Presumptive Eligibility and State Reimbursement for General Assistance
Administration
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/22/2025