State government comprehensive substance use and addiction plan required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Bierman

Requires the state government to develop a comprehensive, coordinated plan to prevent substance use, improve treatment, and reduce overdoses across agencies.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

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Quick facts

Bill number: HF 2856

Title: State government comprehensive substance use and addiction plan required

Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee

Introduced: March 26, 2025

Companion bill: SF 3172 (Senate)

Subjects: Drugs and Medicine, Governmental Operations-State, Health and Health Department

Purpose and intent

The bill, by its title, would require the state government to develop a comprehensive plan addressing substance use and addiction. While the specific statutory text is not provided in the information available, the intended goal appears to be to coordinate state-level efforts across agencies to prevent substance use, improve treatment and recovery options, and enhance overdose prevention and related public health outcomes.

Potential provisions (based on the bill’s stated purpose)

Note: The exact statutory language and numbered provisions are not included in the materials provided. If enacted, the bill would likely include elements such as:
- A mandate for the executive branch to produce a comprehensive plan addressing substance use and addiction across state agencies.
- Interagency coordination requirements (e.g., health, human services, public safety, education, and other relevant departments).
- Goals and measurable objectives related to prevention, treatment, recovery support, and overdose response.
- Data collection, reporting, and evaluation standards to monitor progress.
- Timelines for plan development, adoption, and periodic updates.
- Implementation guidance or funding recommendations to support plan initiatives.
- Possible reporting requirements to the Legislature on plan status and outcomes.

Affected entities and stakeholders

State government agencies and departments (likely including health, human services, public safety, education, and others involved in health and governmental operations).

State employees and contractors responsible for implementing or coordinating the plan.

Health care providers, treatment and recovery services, and possibly local governmental units that interface with state programs.

The general public, especially populations impacted by substance use and addiction issues, through improved state policy and services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Current status: Introduced and first reading; referred to State Government Finance and Policy.

Next steps (typical): Committee hearings and potential amendments, continued consideration in the House, possible floor votes, and eventual movement to the Senate as the companion bill SF 3172 proceeds in parallel or alternately.

Timelines are not specified in the provided materials; as introduced, the bill would begin with committee review.

References

HF 2856, “State government comprehensive substance use and addiction plan required”

Companion SF 3172

Status: Introduction and first reading (2025-03-26), referred to State Government Finance and Policy

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