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ME LD2135

ME LD2135
An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill provides one-time funding to Preble Street to replace grant funding for landlord incentives, marketing and advertising and past rental debts to support permanent supportive housing for veteran populations.

AI Summary

This bill provides one-time funding of $90,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year to Preble Street, a non-profit organization, to support permanent supportive housing for veterans in Maine. This funding is intended to replace existing grant money and will be used for initiatives such as landlord incentives, which encourage landlords to rent to individuals in need, marketing and advertising to reach veterans who require housing assistance, and covering past rental debts to help veterans secure and maintain housing. The bill specifically allocates funds through the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, under the Veterans Services initiative, aiming to ensure that veterans have stable housing.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Voted: OTP-AM (on 02/18/2026)

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