A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a task force and advisory committee on increasing access to drug and alcohol treatment for substance use disorders; and directing the task force to make recommendations to the General Assembly.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish a task force and an advisory committee focused on improving access to drug and alcohol treatment for substance use disorders in Pennsylvania. The task force will be composed of representatives from various organizations and professions, including healthcare, law enforcement, and recovery support services. These committees are tasked with examining existing laws, gathering data, and making recommendations to the General Assembly on how to enhance treatment access and support recovery.
Key provisions
- Directs the Joint State Government Commission to create a task force and advisory committee.
- Specifies the composition of the task force, including representatives from the House of Representatives, Human Services Committee, and various state agencies and professional organizations.
- Outlines the advisory committee’s role in examining existing laws and regulations related to treatment access.
- Instructs the committees to gather information from stakeholders, including individuals with lived experience and family members.
- Requires the committees to consider recommendations for changes to state laws and regulations.
- Directs the committees to examine prevention and early intervention services.
- Mandates the committees to address barriers and stigma associated with seeking treatment.
- Sets a one-year deadline for the task force to submit its findings to the General Assembly.
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