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ME LD1328
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Laurie Osher
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AI Summary
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Maine State Housing Authority must contract for at least 3 certified recovery residences led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, serving both LGBTQIA+ and non-LGBTQIA+ individuals in recovery
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Location requirements mandate one residence in a locality with 60,000+ population, one in a locality with 20,000-59,999 population, and one in a locality under 20,000 population
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Required services include central shared living/meeting space, individualized recovery support services, and support services specifically designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals
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Each residence must employ at least 2 peer-to-peer support staff certified in intentional peer support and peer recovery coaching, paid at livable wages
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Establishes the LGBTQIA+ Recovery Residence Fund as a nonlapsing fund within Maine State Housing Authority, which can accept private donations and distributes funds through competitive bidding
Legislative Description
An Act to Create Culturally Appropriate and Trauma-informed Housing and Recovery Services
Treatment
Last Action
Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
6/25/2025