129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 566 LR 288(01)
An Act To Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Bailey of Saco
Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements
This bill may increase the number of civil suits filed in the court system.
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts.
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Health and Human Services and to the Office of Securities within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.