The bill amends various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act, specifically focusing on definitions, the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund, and the disbursement of grants. Key modifications include the addition of new definitions for "approved purpose," which now encompasses uses authorized by opioid-related settlement agreements involving the State of Oklahoma. The bill also updates the definition of "Purdue Political Subdivision Fund" and clarifies that the fund will be maintained separately within the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund. Additionally, it allows the Office of the Attorney General to allocate up to 10% of the funds for statewide opioid abatement projects, subject to approval by the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

Furthermore, the bill broadens the criteria for disbursing opioid grant awards to eligible participants, allowing for multiple disbursements rather than a single initial disbursement. It introduces new criteria for grant allocation, including the number of opioid overdose deaths and the amount of opioids distributed within a political subdivision. The bill also stipulates that any remaining funds in the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund can be awarded as grants to eligible participants for approved purposes, ensuring that funds are utilized effectively to combat the opioid crisis. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 74-30.5, 74-30.8
Floor (House): 74-30.5, 74-30.8
Floor (Senate): 74-30.5, 74-30.8
Engrossed: 74-30.5, 74-30.8
Enrolled (final version): 74-30.5, 74-30.8