Bill > SB400A

This bill revises provisions related to homelessness and healthcare services in Nevada by establishing new requirements and committees. Specifically, the bill mandates that Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) reinvest a percentage of their annual profits into programs addressing homelessness, sustainable medication services, drug rehabilitation, and emergency housing in their local communities. The bill creates a new Fiscal Advisory Committee for a Flexible Continuum of Care Plan, composed of representatives from cities, counties, law enforcement, the Nevada Resort Association, and nonprofit organizations serving homeless populations. This committee will be authorized to receive grants from the Department of Health and Human Services to fund services for people released from prison, leaving emergency shelters, or transitioning from medical facilities. Additionally, cities with populations between 150,000 and 500,000 will be required to transmit between $1-2 million annually to support homeless programs in their Continuum of Care service area. The bill also includes multiple appropriations totaling approximately $29 million to support these initiatives, with funds designated for different regions of Nevada and specific timeframes. The provisions will be implemented in stages, with some sections becoming effective in 2024 and 2026.