Bill > HB2929

This bill updates Oregon's legal framework for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services by modifying several existing laws. The bill makes significant changes to the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, expanding its membership from no more than 17 to 21 members and broadening its representation to include more diverse perspectives, such as individuals with lived experience of substance use disorders and representatives from different regions of the state. The bill shifts terminology from "alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment" to "substance use prevention, substance use disorder treatment, and recovery support services" throughout various statutes. It enhances the commission's authority by allowing the director to enter into contracts, apply for grants, and award grants. The bill also updates the commission's responsibilities, including developing a comprehensive substance use services plan, requiring state agencies to report on their progress, and providing more detailed guidance on establishing and evaluating behavioral health resource networks. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, indicating the urgent nature of addressing substance use issues in the state. These changes aim to improve the state's approach to substance use services by promoting more comprehensive, culturally informed, and evidence-based strategies.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2929