The bill amends R.S. 49:219.5(E) concerning the Advisory Council on Heroin and Opioid Prevention and Education in Louisiana. The primary change involves the reporting requirements for the Interagency Heroin and Opioid Coordination Plan. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the plan must now be submitted annually by March fifteenth, replacing the previous requirement to submit it at the end of each calendar year. Additionally, the new language clarifies that the report should reflect data from the previous calendar year.

This legislation aims to enhance the timeliness and relevance of the reporting process related to heroin and opioid prevention efforts in the state. By establishing a specific deadline for submission, the bill seeks to ensure that key stakeholders, including the governor and legislative leaders, receive updated information in a more consistent and predictable manner. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
SB163 Original: 49:5(E)
SB163 Engrossed: 49:5(E)
SB163 Enrolled: 49:5(E)
SB163 Act : 49:5(E)