APPROVED CHAPTER
JULY 27, 2023 120
BY GOVERNOR RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE
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H.P. 878 - L.D. 1364
Resolve, to Study Methods of Preventing Opioid Overdose Deaths by
Authorizing Harm Reduction Health Centers
Sec. 1. Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future working
group. Resolved: That the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future shall
convene a working group to study methods of preventing opioid overdose deaths by
authorizing harm reduction health centers. The office shall at a minimum invite as
members of the working group the Department of Health and Human Services, the
Department of Public Safety, a representative of the recovery treatment community, a
municipal representative, a medical professional, a person who has experienced substance
use disorder and a representative of an organization that advocates for persons with
substance use disorder. The working group shall evaluate options for, identify barriers to
and develop findings and recommendations regarding the prevention of opioid overdose
deaths by authorizing harm reduction health centers in the State.
As used in this section, "harm reduction health center" means a facility that provides
health screening, disease prevention and recovery assistance services and that allows
persons to consume previously obtained controlled substances on the premises.
Sec. 2. Report. Resolved: That, on or before February 15, 2025, the Governor's
Office of Policy Innovation and the Future shall submit a report, including the findings and
recommendations, as well as any proposed legislation, of the working group under section
1, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal
justice and public safety matters. After reviewing the report, the committee may report out
legislation related to the report to the 132nd Legislature in 2025.
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following
appropriations and allocations are made.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135
Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a consultant for research, facilitation and report
writing services.
GENERAL FUND 2023-24 2024-25
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 All Other $0 $15,000
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GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $15,000
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