The proposed bill establishes a Substance Abuse Accountability Pilot Program in Hillsborough County, set to run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027. The program targets individuals convicted of a felony or first-degree misdemeanor who are placed on probation with conditions requiring abstention from alcohol or controlled substances. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to the program and must be informed of their potential assignment before entering a plea. The program includes provisions for legal representation, regular testing for substance use, and specific consequences for violations, including potential jail time. The sheriff, in consultation with judicial and correctional officials, will oversee the program's design and implementation.

Additionally, the bill allocates $2.5 million from the Opioid Settlement Trust Fund for the program's establishment and administration, covering various expenses such as personnel and training. The Attorney General is tasked with evaluating the program's effectiveness by June 30, 2028, and a report detailing participant statistics and outcomes is required by November 30, 2028. The bill also specifies that participation in the program does not replace mandatory ignition interlock device requirements and includes provisions for the program's repeal after the evaluation period.