The Place-Based Substance Use Disorder Outreach Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013 to create a new outreach program aimed at addressing substance use disorders in high-need areas. The bill establishes the Place-Based Substance Use Disorder Outreach Program, which will provide grants to 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations that offer direct support services, relationship development, and resource brokering for individuals in need of substance use treatment. The Department of Behavioral Health will designate high-need areas based on public health data and service utilization, with the ability to modify these designations as necessary.

The bill outlines specific definitions related to the program, including "direct support," "high-need area," "relationship development," and "resource brokering." It mandates that the Department notify local businesses and community organizations about designated high-need areas and publish performance data on the program's effectiveness. Additionally, the Department is required to hold interagency coordination meetings to enhance collaboration among various agencies involved in addressing substance use disorders. The act will take effect once its fiscal impact is included in an approved budget and financial plan.