Bill > HB999

This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to share data from Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs (Programs) with the local health departments in each county where these Programs operate. The Programs, which can be established by local health departments or community-based organizations, focus on substance use outreach, education, and connecting participants to treatment services, including distributing and collecting hypodermic needles and syringes. The data to be submitted includes the number of participants served, new participant registrations, demographic information (such as age, gender, race, zip code, and drug use), the number of needles distributed and collected, distribution locations, and the number of treatment service linkages provided. These Programs must operate under the technical guidance of the Standing Advisory Committee and follow procedures approved by local health officers and the Department of Health. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to improve local health departments' understanding of opioid-related outreach efforts in their jurisdictions.

Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0999?ys=2025RS