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FL H5301

FL H5301
Trust Funds/Opioid Settlement Trust Fund/DCF


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Introduced
03/22/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creates Opioid Settlement Trust Fund within DCF; provides for future review & termination; providing the source of funds; providing an exemption from a certain service charge; requiring funds to revert under certain conditions.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Opioid Settlement Trust Fund within the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to fund programs and services that prevent and treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions, support addiction recovery, and implement opioid abatement strategies. The fund is set to terminate on July 1, 2027, unless terminated sooner, and will be subject to a periodic review. Funds for the trust fund will be transferred from the Department of Financial Services Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund, and these funds are exempt from a certain service charge. Any unencumbered balance remaining undisbursed on September 30 of the same calendar year will revert to the Department of Financial Services Opioid Settlement Clearing Trust Fund.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (H)

Last Action

Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 2500 (Ch. 2023-239), SB 7030 (Ch. 2023-265) (on 04/04/2023)

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