An Act To Establish A Program To Assist Residents Of Large Recovery Residences

LD 215 establishes a rental assistance program administered by Maine's Department of Health and Human Services for residents of certified recovery residences with a capacity of 20 or more people. The program pays eligible individuals' monthly rent directly to the certified residence, not to the individual, provided they qualify for municipal general assistance under existing rules. It creates a dedicated interest-bearing fund to support this assistance, which carries over annually. The bill also modifies general assistance rules to prevent double-dipping, ensuring those receiving this rental aid are not also eligible for separate housing assistance under municipal programs.