Bill > LD1426

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program by March 1, 2026, to create one child assertive community treatment (ACT) team, which is a specialized mental health service providing intensive support in the community for children with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances. This team will serve either the Lewiston or Bangor area, and the grant awarded to establish it must include provisions for workforce incentives to attract, train, and retain staff. The contract for this pilot program will not exceed two years, and within 90 days of its conclusion, the department must report to the Legislature on its outcomes and provide recommendations for its continuation, with the Legislature authorized to act on these recommendations. The bill also allocates funding for this initiative, including General Fund, Federal Expenditures Fund, and Federal Block Grant Fund monies, totaling $338,782 over the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1426&snum=132