Bill > H3287

This bill establishes a special commission tasked with conducting an audit of all abandoned state properties and evaluating their potential for conversion into drug addiction treatment facilities. The commission is authorized to hold public hearings, forums, and meetings to gather information about repurposing these properties. As part of its responsibilities, the commission is required to submit an annual report to the governor and the clerks of both the house of representatives and the senate by June 30th each year. These reports must include recommendations and draft legislation to support the implementation of their findings. Additionally, the commission has the flexibility to file interim reports and recommendations as it sees fit. The bill aims to address the dual challenges of underutilized state properties and the ongoing need for drug addiction treatment facilities, potentially providing a creative solution to both issues by transforming unused state-owned buildings into resources for addressing substance abuse treatment.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3287