LD1843 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs.

What is the status of LD1843?

Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored LD1843?

Amy Roeder (D, 23), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD1843?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1843&snum=132

Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature

Maine LD1843: An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs

Q: What does LD1843 do?

In its own words: An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to operate a peer respite center providing 24-hour short-term mental health services to adults. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $927,310 $927,310 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $927,310 $927,310 2128 Mental Health.

Status: Failed, April 29, 2026

What the bill says

An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to operate a peer respite center providing 24-hour short-term mental health services to adults. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $927,310 $927,310 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $927,310 $927,310 2128 Mental Health.

From the engrossed text:

An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs" Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following: 'Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to operate a peer respite center providing 24-hour short-term mental health services to adults. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $927,310 $927,310 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $927,310 $927,310 2128 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for start-up costs to establish a peer recovery center. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $175,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $175,000 $0 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,102,310 $927,310 __________ __________ Page 1 - 132LR1282(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT COMMITTEE AMENDMENT " " to H.P. 1227, L.D. 1843 DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,102,310 $927,310 ' Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively. SUMMARY This amendment replaces the appropriations and allocations section. FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED (See attached) Page 2 - 132LR1282(02) COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

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Maine LD1843: An Act to Provide Peer Respite for Individuals with Mental Health Care Needs

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