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LD 1190

An Act To Increase State Funding For Emergency Shelters

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Joe Baldacci

The bill would provide $5,000,000 annually to MSHA to fund emergency shelters in Maine, boosting shelter operations and capacity starting FY2025-26.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1190

Summary of LD 1190: An Act To Increase State Funding For Emergency Shelters

Overview

LD 1190 proposes to increase state funding to support emergency shelters in Maine. The bill would provide ongoing General Fund appropriations of $5,000,000 per year to the Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) beginning in fiscal year 2025-26 to support emergency shelter operations across the state.

Key Provisions

  • Annual appropriation: $5,000,000 General Fund per year, starting with FY 2025-26 and continuing annually through at least FY 2028-29 (based on the fiscal note projections).
  • Recipient: Maine State Housing Authority to administer and allocate the funds to emergency shelters.
  • Purpose: To support operations and capacity of emergency shelters within Maine (specific programmatic uses within MSHA’s portfolio are not detailed in the fiscal note).

Fiscal Impact

  • General Fund cost: $5,000,000 per year (FY 2025-26 through FY 2028-29 as projected).
  • Appropriations: $5,000,000 per year to MSHA for emergency shelters.
  • Net effect: Increase in General Fund expenditures of $5,000,000 annually for shelter support; no offsetting savings identified in the fiscal note.
  • Note: The fiscal note is labeled preliminary and reflects ongoing annual funding rather than one-time support.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA), which would administer the funds.
  • Emergency shelter providers and programs in Maine that receive state support through MSHA.
  • Individuals experiencing homelessness who rely on emergency shelter services, as funding levels can influence shelter capacity and services.
  • State budget and taxpayers, given the General Fund nature of the appropriation.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Committee: Housing and Economic Development
  • Actions:
    • March 20, 2025: Referred to the Committee
    • March 21, 2025: Carried over to the next special or regular session (Joint Order SP 519)
    • April 1, 2025: Work session held; Voted ONTP (Ought Not To Pass)
    • April 3, 2025: Reported Out ONTP
    • April 8, 2025: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
  • Current status: Dead in the current session; no further action expected unless revived in a future session.

Notes

  • The bill’s intent is to provide stable, ongoing funding for emergency shelter infrastructure and services via MSHA, potentially improving shelter capacity and operations. The lack of detailed programmatic allocation within MSHA means the specific uses of the funds would be determined by MSHA in subsequent administrative processes if the bill were revived.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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