123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 602 LR 750(03)
An Act To Clarify Confidentiality in Child Protective Proceedings
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "     "
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Potential current biennium revenue decrease - Federal Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services in implementing this bill can be absorbed by the department utilizing existing budget resources.  The bill's provisions allowing for the release of child protective information may also result in the loss of federal funding if the information release is determined to be for purposes other than child protection.