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LD 1328
LD 1328: An Act To Create Housing And Recovery Services For LGBTQIA+ Individuals SummaryThis bill, introduced in the state legislature on March 27, 2025, aimed to establish housing
This bill, introduced in the state legislature on March 27, 2025, aimed to establish housing and recovery services specifically targeted at supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The bill sought to address the unique challenges and barriers faced by LGBTQIA+ people in accessing appropriate treatment and recovery resources.
The main elements of the bill included:
Establishing LGBTQIA+ Recovery Housing: The bill would have provided funding to create dedicated LGBTQIA+-affirming transitional and permanent supportive housing options for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
Expanding LGBTQIA+-Competent Treatment: It called for the development of LGBTQIA+-focused substance use disorder treatment programs, requiring staff training in LGBTQIA+ cultural competency and tailoring services to meet the specific needs of this population.
Wraparound Support Services: In addition to housing and treatment, the bill allocated resources for comprehensive support services, such as counseling, job training, legal assistance, and community reintegration programs designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Data Collection and Evaluation: The legislation mandated the collection of demographic data and outcomes tracking to assess the effectiveness of the new LGBTQIA+ recovery initiatives and inform future policy and programming.
This bill, if enacted, would have directly benefited LGBTQIA+ individuals in the state struggling with substance use disorders by providing them with access to culturally-competent, tailored housing, treatment, and recovery support services.
Additionally, the bill aimed to address the systemic barriers and disparities faced by LGBTQIA+ people in accessing appropriate addiction and mental health resources. By investing in LGBTQIA+-specific programming, the legislation sought to improve treatment engagement, retention, and long-term recovery outcomes for this marginalized population.
The bill was introduced in the state legislature on March 27, 2025 but ultimately did not pass and was placed in the legislative files, indicating it did not become law. The reasons for its failure to advance are not clear from the available information.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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