Bill > SR342

This resolution creates a Senate Study Committee on Certified Peer Specialists, Addiction Recovery Programs, and Protocols to address the significant challenges of substance use disorders in Georgia. The committee will consist of six Senate members appointed by the Senate President, who will also designate a chairperson, and will be charged with studying the conditions, needs, and issues related to addiction and recovery. The committee will have the power to recommend actions or legislation, conduct meetings as necessary, and receive standard legislative allowances for up to five days. Members will be tasked with examining the widespread impact of substance use disorders, which affect an estimated 46 million Americans and over one million Georgians, and exploring ways to support recovery, particularly through Certified Peer Specialists who can assist individuals during and after incarceration. The committee is required to file a report with specific findings or proposed legislation, which must be approved by a majority vote, and will be dissolved on December 1, 2025. The resolution highlights the broader societal implications of addiction, including impacts on families, businesses, healthcare, and community wellbeing, and aims to develop more comprehensive approaches to addressing the addiction epidemic.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71123