Approved: 04/11/19

129th MAINE LEGISLATURE LD 1418 LR 24(01)

An Act To Address Maine's Shortage of Behavioral Health Services for Minors

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill Sponsor: Rep. McCreight of Harpswell Committee: Health and Human Services Fiscal Note Required: Yes

Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement

Projections Projections FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 Net Cost (Savings) General Fund $260,080 $198,422 $205,078 $212,013

Appropriations/Allocations General Fund $260,080 $198,422 $205,078 $212,013

Fiscal Detail and Notes The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $260,080 in fiscal year 2019-20 and $198,422 in fiscal year 2020-21 for 2 Social Services Program Specialist II positions and one-time funding for technology upgrades required to create a daily updated statewide list on a publicly accessible website accessible by hospital emergency departments that displays available placements.

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