129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1337 LR 1261(02)
An Act To Save Lives by Establishing a Homeless Opioid Users Service Engagement Program within the Department of Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 Projections  FY 2021-22 Projections  FY 2022-23
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $752,421 $1,504,842 $752,421 $0
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $752,421 $1,504,842 $752,421 $0
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The bill includes General Fund appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services of $752,421 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $1,504,842 in fiscal year 2020-21 for a 24 month pilot project to provide rapid access to low-barrier treatment for substance use disorders and stable housing to support recovery and create stability for 50 opioid users who are among the most vulnerable and unstable in the State.