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ME LD1631
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lori Gramlich
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to implement recommendations from a stakeholder group established by Resolve 2023, chapter 134, which submitted its report on January 16, 2025
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Requires the department to stabilize child and youth residential treatment capacity by counseling providers on resource needs and providing emergency funds for intensive staffing (such as 2:1 or 3:1 staffing ratios)
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Mandates development of an internal compliance process to ensure the department meets federal obligations for early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) services
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Requires two data reports to the Legislature (due December 3, 2025 and November 4, 2026) covering emergency department stays exceeding 48 hours, service denials, out-of-state placements, and program closures
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Directs submission of a behavioral health report including a gap analysis of youth beds and programs since 2018, waiting list data, and updates on wraparound services, treatment foster care, crisis receiving centers, and other youth behavioral health initiatives
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Implement the Recommendations of the Stakeholder Group to Address Child Stay Times in Hospital Emergency Departments
Children And Families
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
5/14/2025