The bill proposes supplemental appropriations from the Opioid Treatment and Abatement Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, totaling $10,000,000. Specifically, it allocates $1,500,000 to the Department of Corrections for opioid and co-occurring substance abuse treatment, which includes residential treatment and services for justice-involved individuals. Additionally, it designates $8,500,000 to the Department of Mental Health to establish a competitive grant program aimed at community providers that offer opioid prevention and treatment services with proven positive outcomes for individuals and families affected by opioid addiction.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any unspent funds appropriated in this act for the fiscal year will not revert but will be carried forward for their intended purpose. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor. The bill was passed by the House on May 18, 2023, and by the Senate on May 25, 2023.