The Louisiana House Concurrent Resolution urges the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, and the Louisiana Department of Health to collaboratively report on opioid abatement and treatment programs within correctional facilities statewide. It highlights the ongoing opioid crisis, which has resulted in significant overdose deaths and emphasizes the need for effective treatment strategies, particularly for individuals in correctional settings who may be struggling with opioid use disorder. The resolution also calls for the Louisiana Opioid Abatement Task Force and the attorney general to clarify funding streams available for these initiatives, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to combat the opioid epidemic.

Additionally, the resolution requests that the Louisiana Department of Health provide best practices for opioid treatment programs in correctional facilities, including a comprehensive budget that outlines costs and potential funding sources. It seeks to amend the memorandum of understanding (MOU) governing the opioid settlement funds to enhance clarity and reporting requirements for sheriffs, thereby improving accountability and ensuring that funds are used in accordance with settlement agreements. The report mandated by this resolution is to be submitted to the legislature prior to the 2027 Regular Session, with copies sent to relevant state officials and agencies.