Assembly Bill 304 proposes a grant of $1,000,000 from the Department of Administration to Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. The funding is intended to assist in the purchase and renovation of the Libertas Treatment Center located in Chippewa Falls, which will serve as a 50-bed treatment facility specifically for men dealing with substance use disorders. The bill emphasizes the importance of this grant in addressing the public need for recovery services for this demographic in Wisconsin.

The legislation includes a declaration by the legislature that the grant serves a public purpose, highlighting the critical need for enhanced recovery services for men suffering from substance use disorders in the state. This initiative aims to improve access to treatment and support for individuals in need of recovery services, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of the community.