IL HB4113

Creates the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Oversight Officer position within the Department of Human Services, appointed by the Governor with Senate approval.

Officer may maintain staff, recommend policy and rule changes, collect data on the opioid crisis, coordinate efforts between state agencies treating mental health and substance use disorders, and promote best practices.

Officer is prohibited from participating in licensing or certification issuance for mental health or substance use disorder treatment services, and cannot participate in adjudicative decisions involving licensee discipline.

Establishes the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Oversight Officer Fund as a special state treasury fund to cover the Officer's salary, staff, and activities with no other permitted uses.

Officer may direct the Department of Public Health and other relevant agencies to compile and collect data, then must submit a consolidated report to the Governor, General Assembly, and publish it on its website.