HB465 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rex ReynoldsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

To make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, from the Opioid Treatment and Abatement Fund to the entities and for the purposes herein in the amount of $10,000,000.

Summary

HB465 provides $10 million in supplemental FY2023 funding from Alabama's Opioid Treatment and Abatement Fund, split to support corrections-based treatment and community grant programs for opioid issues.

What This Bill Does

Allocates $1,500,000 to the Department of Corrections for opioid and co-occurring substance abuse treatment for justice-involved individuals, including residential treatment, FDA-approved medications, and pre- and post-release services. Allocates $8,500,000 to the Department of Mental Health to create a competitive grant program for community providers delivering opioid prevention, treatment, medication, and related services to individuals and families with positive outcomes. Any funds not spent in FY2023 will carry forward for the same purposes, and the act takes effect immediately upon governor's signature.

Who It Affects

• Justice-involved individuals who will receive opioid and co-occurring substance abuse treatment and related services through the Department of Corrections program.
• The Department of Corrections, which administers and funds these treatment services for inmates and releasees.
• Community-based organizations and other providers that may receive grants from the Department of Mental Health to deliver prevention, treatment, medication, and services.
• Individuals and families affected by opioid addiction who may benefit from prevention efforts and treatment services funded by these grants.

Key Provisions

• Section 1 allocates $1,500,000 to the Department of Corrections for opioid and co-occurring substance abuse treatment, including Residential Substance Abuse treatment, FDA-approved medication, and pre- and post-release services for justice-involved individuals.
• Section 1 allocates $8,500,000 to the Department of Mental Health to establish a competitive grant program for community providers offering opioid prevention, treatment, medication, and services with proven positive outcomes for individuals and families affected by opioid addiction.
• Section 2 states unexpended funds in the act do not revert and will be carried forward for the same stated purposes.
• Section 3 makes the act effective immediately upon passage and governor's signature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.