Maine · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

LD 1959: An Act To Prohibit The Department Of Health And Human Services From Reducing General Assistance Reimbursement Maximums For Payment Of Costs Of Providing Emergency Shelter

Did not advance Last action March 12, 2026: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Plain-language summary

LD 1959 is a bill introduced in the Maine Senate on May 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act To Prohibit The Department Of Health And Human Services From Reducing General Assistance Reimbursement Maximums For Payment Of Costs Of Providing Emergency Shelter. Primary sponsor: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rachel Talbot Ross (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.