Maine LD 1106: An Act To Improve The Health And Economic Security Of Older Residents

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STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX
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H.P. 725 - L.D. 1106
An Act to Provide Funds for the Redevelopment of the Island Nursing Home
in Hancock County into Affordable Senior Housing
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. Accountability and reporting. The Maine State Housing Authority shall
submit a detailed report regarding the conversion of the Island Nursing Home in Hancock
County to apartments for individuals 55 years of age or older whose household income
does not exceed 80% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development under the United States Housing Act of
1937, Public Law 75-412, 50 Stat. 888, Section 8, as amended, to the Joint Standing
Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs within 12 months of receipt of funding
provided pursuant to section 2. The report must include:
1. A breakdown of how the funds have been used;
2. A progress update; and
3. A financial summary of additional funds raised and any additional funding needs.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and
allocations are made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE
Housing Authority - State 0442
Initiative: Provides one-time funds to support the conversion of the Island Nursing Home
in Hancock County into 24 apartments for eligible individuals 55 years of age or older.
GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27
All Other $0 $250,000
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $250,000
APPROVED
APRIL 16, 2026
BY GOVERNOR
CHAPTER
758
PUBLIC LAW