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This bill modifies Oklahoma's Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act to expand the approved purposes for using opioid settlement funds and provide additional flexibility to the Attorney General and Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board. The bill broadens the definition of "approved purposes" to include uses authorized by opioid-related settlement agreements, and allows the Attorney General to use up to 10% of funds in the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund for statewide opioid abatement projects, which must be approved by the Opioid Abatement Board. Additionally, the bill updates the criteria for allocating opioid grant awards to eligible participants, now allowing the Board to consider additional factors beyond those previously specified. The bill also expands the definition of "political subdivision" to include boards of regents or trustees of state educational institutions. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and flexible approaches to addressing the opioid crisis in Oklahoma, ensuring that funds can be used more strategically across various prevention, treatment, and support initiatives. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb574&Session=2600