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ME LD1081
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Sachs
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AI Summary
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Requires each municipality to have a general assistance office or designated place where applications can be obtained during regular business hours
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Mandates municipalities designate daily hours for accepting and processing general assistance applications, totaling at least 50% of regular business hours
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Requires prominent posting of specific information including: hours to obtain applications, hours for processing, emergency overseer contact name, 24-hour decision requirement, and toll-free violation reporting number
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Amends 22 MRSA §4304 to clarify and expand notice requirements for general assistance offices
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Approved by Governor on May 29, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 149
Legislative Description
An Act to Support Access to General Assistance at Municipal General Assistance Offices and Designated Places
Administration
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025