NC H17

Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with the City of Wilmington, shall continue to develop and implement the Quick Response Team (QRT) pilot project to address opioid and heroin overdose victims who are not receiving follow-up treatment.

Appropriates $500,000 in nonrecurring funds for fiscal year 2021-2022 and $250,000 in nonrecurring funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 to fund the QRT pilot project.

Department of Public Safety and City of Wilmington must report on QRT pilot project results to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety when the 2023 Regular Session reconvenes.

Act becomes effective July 1, 2021.