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US SB665

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Cantwell

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Health Engagement Hub Demonstration Program under Medicaid to increase access to treatment for opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders through certified hubs offering drop-in services without appointments

  • Appropriates $60 million for planning grants and administration, with up to 10 states selected to participate in a 5-year demonstration program receiving 90% federal matching for hub services

  • Requires certified hubs to provide harm reduction services, medication-assisted treatment within 4 hours of arrival, wound care, infectious disease screening, peer support, and case management in communities disproportionately impacted by overdose

  • Mandates minimum staffing including a prescriber licensed to dispense controlled substances, registered nurse, licensed behavioral health staff, and peer support specialists with at least 50% having lived experience with substance use

  • Requires annual state reporting on treatment access, overdose mortality rates, and recovery outcomes, plus a GAO report to Congress assessing the program's effectiveness

Legislative Description

Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025

Health

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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