Bill > HB0199

This bill addresses substance use treatment, enforcement, and related legal provisions across multiple areas of Utah law. The bill makes several key changes: it expands the definition of "first responders" to include various emergency and medical personnel, and encourages them to offer referrals to substance use and mental health services when appropriate, without creating a legal duty to do so. The bill introduces new provisions related to nuisance laws, specifically expanding definitions around drug-related nuisances to include unlawful use, manufacturing, and possession of controlled substances. It creates a new criminal offense of "maintenance of a drug-involved premises," which makes it illegal to knowingly operate or maintain a facility for unlawful drug activities or a "supervised drug consumption site." The legislation also modifies regulations for syringe exchange programs, requiring them to report more detailed information about their services and recovery referrals. Additionally, the bill allows opioid treatment programs to operate mobile units to serve individuals without fixed addresses, with specific operational guidelines. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive approaches to substance use treatment, harm reduction, and community safety, while establishing clearer legal frameworks for addressing drug-related issues.

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