IL HB3819

Amends the Community-Law Enforcement and Other First Responder Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act to expand eligibility for deflection programs to include local government agencies (counties, municipalities, townships, State's Attorneys, Public Defenders, and local health departments) in addition to law enforcement and other first responders.

Adds "harm reduction" to the definition of case management and deflection services, including syringe service programs, naloxone distribution, and Good Samaritan Act awareness campaigns.

Expands deflection program types to include pre-arrest diversion responses and officer interventions during routine activities where referrals to treatment or case management are made in lieu of arrest.

Requires training for participating employees in harm reduction in addition to existing training topics on addiction neuroscience, medication-assisted treatment, racial equity, and community partnerships.

Authorizes up to 10% of appropriated funding for knowledge dissemination, training, and technical assistance, and adds wraparound participant funds for clothing, transportation, emergency shelter, and other support items to incentivize program participation.