This bill amends two sections of the General Laws related to alcoholism and emergency commitment for drug intoxication.

In Section 1, the bill amends Section 23-1.10-4 to specify the duties of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities, and hospitals. The department is required to develop plans and programs for the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, coordinate with other agencies and organizations, and provide educational materials and training programs. The department is also required to establish alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs for students in kindergarten through grade twelve and submit an annual report on the administration of the program.

In Section 2, the bill amends Section 23-10.1-3 to give the department the power to adopt rules and regulations related to emergency commitment for drug intoxicated individuals. The department is also required to coordinate with the department of health and other agencies to propose revisions and updates to this chapter, including statutory language and evidence-based best practices.

Overall, this bill aims to improve the prevention and treatment of alcoholism and drug intoxication by updating and revising existing laws and regulations.

Statutes affected:
2087: 23-1.10-4, 23-10.1-3