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Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2023

Introduced: April 24, 2023 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 24, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2023

This bill requires opioid treatment programs to meet additional conditions related to community engagement, location, and other matters to be registered to dispense controlled substances for treating opioid use disorders.

In particular, treatment programs must engage with the surrounding community to address concerns and mitigate any negative impacts of the treatment program on the community. This includes establishing a community advisory board and implementing a community relations plan.

Additionally, treatment programs may not provide treatment services near specified locations frequented by children (e.g., elementary schools, day cares, and playgrounds) or another drug treatment facility or program.

The bill also requires treatment programs to actively promote the use of telehealth to minimize the need for in-person treatment.

What's happening now April 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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