Bill
HB 2931
Requires IDPH to launch a public fentanyl awareness campaign with brochures, a website, and treatment-referral materials to educate the public and connect at-risk people to help.
Note on source materials
- The materials provided for “HB 2931” include two different bills from different states (an Arizona bill regarding an Article V “convention of states” and an Illinois bill establishing a fentanyl awareness campaign). This summary focuses on the Illinois bill titled in the materials as an IDPH fentanyl awareness measure (20 ILCS 2310/2310‑735), which matches the “IDPH‑FENTANYL AWARENESS” title you supplied.
Purpose
- Require the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in consultation with appropriate agencies and organizations, to establish a public awareness campaign to help the public understand the harms of abusing fentanyl and to provide information about addiction treatment resources.
Key provisions
- Statutory addition: creates Section 2310‑735 in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law (20 ILCS 2310).
- Campaign development: IDPH shall, in consultation with appropriate state agencies and relevant organizations, establish a public awareness campaign on the harms of fentanyl abuse.
- Information dissemination: at minimum, the campaign must include brochures and material posted on the Department’s website.
- Treatment referral materials: the campaign must provide reference materials and contact information for relevant drug addiction treatment programs.
Who is affected
- General public (receives educational materials about fentanyl risks).
- Individuals at risk of opioid/fentanyl misuse and their families (access to information and treatment contacts).
- IDPH (charged with creating and maintaining the campaign).
- Other state agencies and organizations consulted and likely partner treatment providers and public health stakeholders.
- No criminal or regulatory penalties are established by this statute; it is an informational/education mandate.
Timing, implementation, and fiscal considerations
- The bill text sets duties for IDPH but does not specify implementation deadlines, required staffing, or funding.
- Because no appropriation or funding mechanism is included in the text, implementing the campaign may require legislative appropriation or use of existing IDPH resources. If funding is needed, fiscal committees (e.g., Ways & Means) may become involved.
- The bill’s administrative requirements (consultations, brochures, website content, maintenance of referral lists) will require coordination between IDPH and treatment providers/agencies.
Potential impact
- Increased public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and where to seek treatment.
- Potential to improve referrals to treatment programs if materials are comprehensive and widely distributed.
- Effectiveness will depend on funding, outreach strategies (languages, distribution channels), and coordination with community treatment resources.
Status (from provided materials)
- Introduced in the Illinois General Assembly by Representative Nabeela Syed (filed 2/5–2/6/2025 in the materials). The record of subsequent committee referrals and readings in the provided materials appears to mix multiple jurisdictions; consult the Illinois General Assembly website for the official bill history and current status.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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