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MD SB942
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Sydnor
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AI Summary
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Repeals the requirement that local correctional facilities make available at least one formulation of each FDA-approved opioid agonist, partial agonist, and long-acting antagonist for treating opioid use disorders
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Requires the Secretary of Health to provide annual grants to each county equal to their costs for implementing medication-assisted treatment programs in local correctional facilities, funded through the Opioid Restitution Fund and state budget appropriations
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Mandates counties submit annual reports by October 1 to the Office of Overdose Response detailing treatment days per incarcerated individual, itemized costs, and other required information, with a 20% grant reduction penalty for each 30 days reports are late
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Expands authorized uses of the Opioid Restitution Fund to include grants to counties for medication-assisted treatment program implementation in correctional facilities
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Takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Correctional Services - Medication-Assisted Treatment Funding
Counties
Last Action
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
2/4/2025