Bill > HB0205

This bill establishes "recovery housing pods" within county jails for individuals with substance use disorders, requiring approval from local substance abuse authorities and programs based on best practices, and allows for structured treatment programs including daily routines, peer support, and skill-building. It also amends provisions related to syringe exchange programs by clarifying who can operate them, the requirements for their operation, and prohibiting the distribution of drug paraphernalia other than syringes, while also adding restrictions on where exchanges can occur and requiring written authorization for exchanges on public property. Furthermore, the bill modifies pretrial release procedures to allow courts to impose conditions such as substance abuse evaluations and treatment, and introduces "off-limits orders" that can prohibit individuals charged with or convicted of drug offenses from entering specific public places for up to a year, with violations considered a misdemeanor. Finally, it creates a "Structured Treatment and Enforcement Pathway Supervision Program" (STEP Supervision Program) for justice courts in larger counties to offer structured treatment and graduated sanctions for eligible offenses, excluding those with pending violent or sexual offense charges.

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