Bill > S0077

This bill proposes to appropriate $7,097,186 from the Opioid Abatement Special Fund in fiscal year 2026 for various targeted interventions to address substance use disorder and its related challenges across Vermont. The funding allocations include supporting 26 outreach and case management staff positions within preferred provider networks, establishing an overdose prevention center in Burlington, supporting recovery residences, funding syringe services, and providing grants for numerous specialized programs addressing opioid use disorder. The appropriations cover a wide range of initiatives, including community training on opioid antagonist administration, harm reduction supports in shelters, employment services for individuals with substance use disorder, youth intervention strategies, peer support services, and integrated domestic violence and recovery support services. The bill stipulates that grant recipients must collect and report outcome and measurement data, and the General Assembly intends to continue funding these programs annually at current levels, contingent on the Special Fund's financial capacity. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and represents a comprehensive approach to addressing opioid-related challenges through multi-faceted support and intervention programs.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.77