An Act Regarding Residency Requirements for General Assistance
Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §4307, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. H, §15, is amended to read:
(1) If licensed to drive, has obtained or applied for a driver’s license issued by this State;
(2) If the owner of a motor vehicle, has registered that motor vehicle in the municipality; or
(3) If registered to vote, has registered in the municipality; and
Sec. 2. 22 MRSA §4307, sub-§3, as repealed and replaced by PL 1987, c. 349, Pt. H, §15, is repealed.
Sec. 3. 22 MRSA §4307, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:
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This bill amends the municipal general assistance requirements to establish criteria to determine residency in a municipality, including the requirement that a person be registered to vote in that municipality or have a Maine driver's license. This bill also permits a municipality to establish a durational residency requirement of up to 6 months before a person who is not a resident of the State may apply for general assistance.