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SB 365

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND RECOVERY NAVIGATION FOR PERSONS WITH AN OPIOID USE DISORDER.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 3 co-sponsors

Connecticut creates emergency opioid treatment and recovery navigation bridge program to stabilize individuals with addiction and connect them to sustained recovery services.

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Bill Summary · SB 365

Legislative bill overview

SB 365 establishes a bridge program in Connecticut designed to provide emergency treatment and recovery navigation services specifically for individuals with opioid use disorder. The bill creates a structured pathway to connect people struggling with opioid addiction to immediate medical care and longer-term recovery support services.

Why is this important

Connecticut, like most states, faces a significant opioid crisis with thousands of overdose deaths annually. This bill addresses a critical gap in the treatment continuum by creating a dedicated program to stabilize individuals in acute crisis and guide them toward sustained recovery resources, potentially reducing overdose deaths and emergency department burden.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: The bill's cost and whether adequate state or federal funding is secured to implement and sustain the program long-term
  • Program scope and accessibility: Questions about geographic coverage, whether services are available statewide or limited to certain regions, and eligibility criteria that might exclude some individuals
  • Integration with existing services: Concerns about how this program coordinates with current emergency services, treatment facilities, and recovery organizations to avoid duplication or service gaps
  • Involuntary vs. voluntary participation: Unclear whether individuals can be mandated into the program or only participate voluntarily, affecting both effectiveness and civil liberties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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