The proposed bill establishes a Substance Abuse Accountability Pilot Program in Hillsborough County, set to run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027. It targets individuals charged with or convicted of a felony or first-degree misdemeanor who are on probation or other community sanctions requiring abstention from alcohol or controlled substances. The program will randomly assign eligible participants, with a maximum of 150 offenders at any time. The sheriff, in consultation with judicial and correctional officials, will design and implement the program, which includes specific testing and supervision requirements, judicial hearings, and penalties for noncompliance.

Additionally, the bill outlines the program's operational framework, including the hiring of personnel through subgrants and the requirement for participants to pay associated fees, with potential reductions for indigent individuals. It mandates an evaluation of the program's effectiveness by June 30, 2028, with a report to be submitted to key state officials by November 30, 2028. The bill also appropriates $2.5 million from the Opioid Settlement Trust Fund for the program's establishment and administration. The provisions of this section will be repealed on November 30, 2028.