Bill > HB5302

This bill modifies Michigan's Mental Health Code to establish a competitive grant program for recovery community organizations (RCOs) focused on supporting individuals recovering from substance use disorders. The bill mandates that the state department annually award $5 million in grants, with at least 19 certified RCOs receiving a minimum of $250,000 each, with the restriction that no grant can exceed 50% of the organization's previous year's operating budget. Additionally, the bill provides funding for nonprofit associations that support and connect RCOs. Grant recipients must prioritize comprehensive recovery support services, including recovery navigation, workplace outreach education, and ongoing recovery activities. Organizations will be evaluated based on their ability to provide multiple recovery pathways, peer-led support, workplace recovery education, safe recovery events, and connections to treatment resources. Starting in 2027, grant recipients must submit annual reports detailing fund usage, participant statistics, recovery support services, and organizational budgets. The grant program is set to expire on October 1, 2031, ensuring a decade of focused support for substance use disorder recovery efforts in Michigan.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5302