The proposed bill amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish a new chapter dedicated to substance use overdose awareness, treatment, and recovery support. Central to this initiative is the creation of the Lifetime Recovery from Substance Use Grant Program, which aims to provide financial assistance for enhancing recovery support services throughout the Commonwealth. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, including the development of educational materials on opioid overdose awareness and the distribution of grants to support recovery efforts.

Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Health to create opioid overdose awareness materials in various formats and languages, and the prioritization of funding for independent, nonprofit organizations led by individuals in recovery. The bill also allows the General Assembly to allocate funds from the Opioid Settlement Restricted Account and federal sources for the program. It mandates annual surveys of grant recipients to assess the effectiveness of recovery support services while ensuring participant anonymity. Furthermore, the department is required to publish an annual report detailing grant recipients, amounts awarded, and the number of individuals served, with a focus on tracking long-term recovery rates, all while maintaining confidentiality. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.