Maine House Democrats: Madigan Introduces Bill to Support Low-Barrier Shelters
January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 25 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024:
Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Legislature's Housing Committee that would increase the nightly rate that the state pays low-barrier shelters.
Currently, Maine only has five low-barrier shelters, which do not require individuals to be in substance use or mental health treatment, or actively participate in other progr . . .
Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, introduced legislation Tuesday before the Legislature's Housing Committee that would increase the nightly rate that the state pays low-barrier shelters.
Currently, Maine only has five low-barrier shelters, which do not require individuals to be in substance use or mental health treatment, or actively participate in other progr . . .