RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE
Proposals Currently Under Review
Phases:
Phase 0 - Proposal has been drafted and submitted to lawmakers.
Phase 1 - Proposal has been raised by a legislative committee and public hearing is forthcoming.
Phase 2 - Proposal has passed Committee Vote and has been sent to for "Floor Vote' consideration.
Phase 3 - Proposal has passed Floor Vote and is awaiting consideration by the Govornor.
Phase 4 - Proposal has become law
2021 | HB-5162 | AN ACT CREATING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE DIVISION OF STATE POLICE, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES REGARDING CARE OF PEOPLE ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS.To combat opioid abuse and addiction. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5135 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING A HIGH-RISK NAVIGATOR PROGRAM.To combat opioid abuse and addiction. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5583 | AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY INTERVENTION BY A POLICE OFFICER WHEN A PERSON SUFFERS AN OVERDOSE.To allow a police officer to take a person into custody when the officer has reasonable cause to believe that such person is experiencing a drug overdose. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-6117 | Proposed by A Promise to Jordan (APromisetoJordan.org)AN ACT CONCERNING A TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.To create tax incentives for businesses to hire individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5123 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF NECESSARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR DRUG-DEPENDENT PERSONS.To combat opioid abuse and addiction. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5063 | AN ACT CONCERNING FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS DISCHARGED FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER REHABILITATION FACILITIES.To provide follow-up services to persons discharged from substance use disorder rehabilitation facilities. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5141 | AN ACT PERMITTING FAMILY MEMBERS TO PETITION FOR MANDATORY ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ABUSING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.To allow a family member to petition the courts for mandatory assessment and treatment of an individual twenty-five years of age or younger who is abusing drugs or alcohol and appears to be a danger to himself or herself or others. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5078 | AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY THAT POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL MAY USE WHEN RESPONDING TO OPIOID OVERDOSES.To study technologies that may assist police officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel when responding to opioid overdoses. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5586 | AN ACT REQUIRING EXPANSION OF THE CRISIS INITIATIVE PILOT PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE STATE.To require the Division of State Police to expand the CRISIS Initiative Pilot Program to all areas of the state. Introduced by:Rep. Vincent J. Candelora, 86th Dist. | Phase 1 |
2021 | HB-5723 | AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS SUCH AS NARCAN.To help increase the availability of opioid antagonists, such as Narcan, to police departments to help save lives. Introduced by:Rep. Alphonse Paolillo, 97th Dist. | Phase 1 |
2021 | SB-781 | AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING REQUIRED BY THE STATE POLICE ACADEMY AND POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL.To recognize that incidences related to mental health are on the rise and to provide law enforcement officers with the tools they need for mental health awareness and crisis intervention. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |
2021 | SB-23 | AN ACT CONCERNING REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR DETOXIFICATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.To modify required health insurance coverage for detoxification and substance abuse services. Introduced by: | Phase 1 |