The bill amends various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes related to the Political Subdivisions Opioid Abatement Grants Act, specifically focusing on definitions, fund management, and grant disbursement processes. 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 clarifies that the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Revolving Fund will maintain a segregated fund for the Purdue Political Subdivision Fund and allows 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.

Additionally, 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 aims to enhance the effectiveness of opioid abatement efforts by ensuring that funds are used for evidence-based strategies and that the distribution of grants is equitable and based on relevant data. 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