An Act To Establish Parity In Funding Between Recovery Community Centers And Peer-Run Recovery Centers

This bill requires Maine's Department of Health and Human Services to maintain funding parity within a 10% margin between two types of recovery centers: peer-run centers (operated by people in recovery) and recovery community centers (serving broader community needs). It mandates that the state funds for each category must not differ by more than 10% of the total funds allocated to the underfunded category. The department must submit annual reports detailing funding amounts, calculating the parity margin, and explaining any exceedances with corrective plans. This applies to all state funds provided to these centers and takes effect upon enactment.