Bill > H2293

This bill requires municipalities that receive opioid settlement funds through the Massachusetts state-subdivision agreement to submit an annual report to the Department of Public Health by July 1st each year. The report must detail how the municipality plans to spend these abatement funds in the upcoming fiscal year, including the total amount of funds and specific programs or initiatives aimed at mitigating the impacts of the opioid epidemic in their local communities. If a municipality spends less than 50 percent of its annual allocation, it must explain why and outline plans for using the remaining funds. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services will review these reports and provide written feedback to each municipality, offering guidance on best practices, available state resources, and potential additional state or federal funding opportunities to support their proposed programs. The first report submitted may be preliminary in nature, allowing municipalities some flexibility in their initial planning.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2293