129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 646		LR 1127(01)
	An Act To Improve Trust with Regard to Home Visitation by the Department of Health and Human Services by Requiring That Certain Visits Be Videotaped
	Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
	Sponsor: Rep. Doudera of Camden
	Committee: Health and Human Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
			FY 2019-20	FY 2020-21	Projections  FY 2021-22	Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
	General Fund		$967,908	$688,477	$705,925	$728,265
Appropriations/Allocations
	General Fund		$967,908	$688,477	$705,925	$728,265
	Other Special Revenue Funds		$145,741	$150,373	$154,297	$159,352
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will require General Fund appropriations of $967,908 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $688,477 in fiscal year 2020-21 for 8 Paralegal positions, one Management Analyst II position, body cameras and software to allow the DHHS staff who visit the home of a child to investigate or assess an allegation of abuse or neglect to videotape all interviews conducted during the visit. Other Special Revenue Funds allocations will also be required for the Federal match.