HSB 331: Relating to the opioid settlement fund, creating an opioid reserve account, requiring a report to the general assembly, and making appropriations

What it does

This bill relates to the opioid settlement fund (fund), creates an opioid reserve account (account), and requires a report to the general assembly. The bill provides a standing appropriation from the fund to the department of health and human services (HHS) for FY 2025-2026, FY 2026-2027, and FY 2027-2028.1 million is appropriated to HHS for distribution to administrative services organizations (ASO) to facilitate crisis response, early intervention, treatment, and recovery of opioid addiction in the ASO’s behavioral health district (district).

House subcommittee · named April 21, 2025

• Rep. Gary M. Mohr (R) · gary.mohr@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Henry Stone (R) · henry.stone@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: FFF Enterprises, Inc.; Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); National Association of Social Workers, Iowa Chapter

In plain words

1. April 21, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Appropriations committee
2. April 21, 2025House subcommittee named: Mohr, G., Brown-Powers and Stone
3. April 23, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. May 1, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. May 1, 2025Committee vote: 25–0
6. May 5, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 1038