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ME LD215
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tavis Hasenfus
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AI Summary
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Municipalities must cap housing assistance for residents of large recovery residences (26+ beds) at 70% of the maximum assistance level provided for smaller recovery residences (25 or fewer beds)
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The Department of Health and Human Services must reimburse municipalities 100% of housing assistance costs for individuals in large recovery residences
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DHHS must convene a stakeholder group including individuals in recovery, recovery residence operators, municipal officials, and certification representatives to review options for managing general assistance costs
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The stakeholder group must report findings to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services by February 1, 2026, with the committee authorized to propose related legislation
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Signed into law July 1, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 449
Legislative Description
An Act Regarding Large Recovery Residences
Treatment
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/25/2025