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HF2856 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State government comprehensive substance use and addiction plan required.

Related bill: SF3172

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to create a comprehensive plan to address issues related to substance misuse and addiction in Minnesota. It seeks to improve access to support and treatment services, especially in communities disproportionately affected by these issues.

Main Provisions

  • Policy Development: A subcabinet is tasked with identifying challenges related to accessing addiction treatment services and must develop strategies to overcome these barriers. This includes creating policies to reduce service gaps and improve treatment access across Minnesota, with a focus on communities that are heavily impacted by substance use.

  • Infrastructure Expansion: The bill calls for the state to develop policies to expand Minnesota's recovery infrastructure, including detoxification centers, treatment facilities, and sober housing.

  • Innovative Services: The bill promotes the development of new, effective treatment methods and support services for individuals with substance use disorders.

  • Collaboration and Management: Policies and strategies should be developed in collaboration with the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council to manage addiction, particularly in its relationship with other co-occurring conditions.

  • Homelessness and Addiction: The bill emphasizes addressing substance use disorders among homeless Minnesotans.

  • Comprehensive Plan: A comprehensive statewide plan for substance misuse and addiction is to be established. All state agencies related to substance use prevention, reduction, treatment, or recovery must align their goals with this plan and submit their budgets and plans for review.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendments to Minnesota Statutes sections 4.046 and 254A.03 to incorporate new responsibilities for developing a comprehensive addiction plan, and setting priorities across multiple state agencies dealing with substance misuse.

  • New Requirements for the Department of Human Services to coordinate substance misuse programs and align them with the comprehensive state plan.

Relevant Terms

substance misuse, addiction plan, opioid use, treatment strategies, recovery infrastructure, co-occurring conditions, homeless addiction, state agencies, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council, comprehensive plan, detoxification facilities, sober housing.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toState Government Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "citation": "United States Code title 42, sections 300X to 300X9",
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