VT H0819

Division of Substance Use Programs transfers from Department of Health to Department of Mental Health, effective July 1, 2027

Department of Mental Health becomes responsible for opioid use disorder treatment systems, the Opioid Abatement Special Fund, and the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (with Commissioner of Mental Health serving as nonvoting chair)

Substance Misuse Prevention Oversight and Advisory Council, Manager of Substance Misuse Prevention position, and Substance Misuse Prevention Special Fund move to Department of Mental Health

Department of Health's general powers and duties are amended to remove references to substance abuse oversight, with those responsibilities consolidated under Mental Health

Existing Division of Substance Use Programs rules remain in effect under Department of Mental Health until amended or repealed