ME LD503

Increases membership of the Substance Use Disorder Services Commission from 18 to 19 members, adding a position for representation of federally recognized Indian nations, tribes, or bands

Adds "harm reduction" as a required area of expertise for commission members and creates a new harm reduction practitioner position appointed by the Governor

Reduces required meeting frequency from 12 times per year (monthly) to 6 times per year (every other month)

Changes minutes distribution from sending to Governor and legislative leadership to posting on a publicly accessible website

Expands commission's advisory and reporting duties to include the Legislature alongside the Governor and department, covering intervention, harm reduction, prevention, treatment, and recovery