An Act to Establish the Respite for ME Program
Sponsored By: Kristen Cloutier (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New respite care help for caregivers
The law creates the Respite for ME Program. The Department runs the program for the state. It provides respite care and supplemental services as described in the federal Older Americans Act. It serves family caregivers and older relative caregivers, as defined by that law. This section does not list a start date, funding amounts, or extra state eligibility rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kristen Cloutier
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 30
4/18/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
4/15/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/10/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
4/8/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/1/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
2/20/2025House
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