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ME LD1946

Bill

Status

Passed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sophia Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Residents of certified recovery residences may apply for Bridging Rental Assistance Program housing vouchers to use upon departure from the recovery residence, provided they meet all other program standards

  • Residency in a certified recovery residence cannot be used as a barrier to application or receipt of a housing voucher

  • Vouchers cannot be used to subsidize the cost of residing at a certified recovery residence itself

  • The Department of Health and Human Services must prioritize individuals being released from institutions, those being released from incarceration, and homeless individuals over recovery residence residents when awarding vouchers

  • Became law without Governor's signature on June 25, 2025 (Public Law Chapter 427)

Legislative Description

An Act to Clarify the Eligibility of Certified Recovery Residences for Bridging Rental Assistance Program Housing Vouchers

Housing

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services5/7/2025

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