Bill > HB3094

This bill restructures Oregon's approach to drug treatment and recovery services by transferring responsibilities from the Oregon Health Authority and the Oversight and Accountability Council to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission. The bill comprehensively defines key terms related to drug dependency, treatment, and harm reduction, and establishes a new framework for providing grants and funding to counties, tribes, and Behavioral Health Resource Networks. It prioritizes funding for services such as prevention, treatment, recovery support, and harm reduction, with a focus on equitable distribution across regions. The bill also mandates that the commission provide grants for community harm reduction efforts, including diversion programs, community court programs, and efforts to eliminate drug markets. Additionally, the legislation requires the commission to conduct an analysis of substance abuse treatment strategies and report its findings to legislative committees. The bill reflects a continued shift towards a health-based approach to addressing drug addiction, emphasizing treatment and recovery over criminal punishment, and aims to improve access to evidence-informed and culturally responsive services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3094