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ME LD1843
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Roeder
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish one peer respite center providing 24-hour nonclinical mental health support services
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Peer respite is defined as community-based care where individuals in precrisis or crisis situations receive support from peers with lived mental health experience in low-barrier, comfortable settings
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Services are voluntary and available to adults 18 years of age or older seeking short-term mental health support
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Appropriates $575,000 in General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2026-27 to the Office of Behavioral Health
Legislative Description
An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs
Mental Health Services
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