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LD 1237

An Act To Support Adult Family Care Homes And Residential Care Facilities That Are Small Or Located In Rural And Isolated Areas Of The State

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Lucien Daigle and 7 co-sponsors

LD 1237 aimed to support small adult family care homes and rural/residential facilities in Maine; the bill is dead, so no current effect unless revived.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1237

Summary of LD 1237 — An Act To Support Adult Family Care Homes And Residential Care Facilities That Are Small Or Located In Rural And Isolated Areas Of The State

Overview

LD 1237, introduced March 25, 2025, seeks to support smaller adult family care homes and residential care facilities, with emphasis on those located in rural or isolated areas of Maine. The bill is classified as a general bill on elderly and long-term care. As of the latest actions, the bill is dead under Joint Rule 310.3 and remains in Legislative Files.

Intent and Scope

  • Purpose (as inferred from title): To provide support for small adult family care homes and small or rural/isolated residential care facilities. The aim is likely to address challenges unique to small operators and rural settings, such as continuity of care, staffing, operations, or regulatory burdens.
  • Geographic and facility focus: Small facilities and those located in rural or isolated parts of the state.

Note: The specific provisions of the bill are not included in the provided documents, so the exact mechanisms (funding, regulatory adjustments, standards, oversight, or program creation) are not known from the materials available.

Key Provisions (Not Specified in Text Provided)

  • The actual bill language detailing substantive changes (e.g., eligibility criteria, funding programs, regulatory relief, training requirements, or reporting) is not included in the materials provided.
  • Available materials indicate a focus on adult family care homes and small/rural residential care facilities, but no detailed provisions can be summarized without the bill text.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary affected entities: Adult family care homes and small or rural/isolated residential care facilities in Maine.
  • Potential impacts (speculative, based on title): Possible enhancements to support operations, staffing, funding or regulatory processes tailored to small/rural facilities; potential improvements in care for residents served by these facilities.
  • Residents and staff: Likely beneficiaries if the bill provides targeted resources or relief.

Fiscal Note and Financial Implications

  • Fiscal note status: No fiscal note required (as indicated in the fiscal note metadata).
  • Fiscal analysis status: ONTP (Ought Not To Pass) noted for the committee action; analysis not complete at the time of reporting.
  • Implication: Without the text, any cost or funding implications remain undetermined.

Procedural History and Status

  • 2025-03-25: Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services; sent for concurrence; printed.
  • 2025-04-25: Work session held; committee voted ONTP.
  • 2025-04-28: Reported Out - ONTP.
  • 2025-04-30: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

Next Steps / What to Watch

  • The bill is currently dead and would require new introduction or revival to be reconsidered.
  • If interest persists, watch for:
    • Any new bill numbers or reintroduction addressing similar aims.
    • Committee reports or fiscal analyses on future versions.
    • Updated legislative filings for potential changes to rural/small facility support policies.

This summary reflects information available in the provided materials; the exact substantive provisions are not disclosed in the documents you shared.

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

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