This bill introduces a 3-year pilot program that mandates the provision of state parks passes to recovery centers and community mental health centers registered with the Department of Health and Human Services. The program is designed to be included in the fee package established by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The bill specifies that the Commissioner will work in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services to determine the eligibility of participants, as well as to evaluate and review the program's usage. Participating community mental health centers are required to submit an annual report with anonymized data on the program's usage and impact, along with any recommendations for changes. The pilot program will be funded through state and federal grants, subject to available funds, and donations.

The bill also sets a prospective repeal date for the pilot program, which is July 1, 2027. The effective date for the repeal is Section 2 of the act, while the remainder of the act will take effect on July 1, 2024. The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that the fiscal impact of the legislation will be less than $10,000 annually for the fiscal years 2024 through 2027. The Departments of Health and Human Services and Natural and Cultural Resources were contacted for this assessment. There are no specific insertions or deletions indicated in the provided text.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 216-A:3-g
As Amended by the Senate: 216-A:3-g