LD709

An Act to Establish the Respite for ME Program

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Establishes the Respite for ME Program to provide respite care and supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers.

This bill repeals the existing law that directs the Department of Health and Human Services to administer the Respite Care Fund and establishes the Respite for ME Program. The Department of Health and Human Services will administer this new program to provide respite care and supplemental services for family caregivers and older relative caregivers, as defined in federal law.

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Apr 10, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 10, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.