Purpose

Provide a one-time funding pilot to support families affected by substance use disorder. The bill appropriates money to the commissioner of human services to give a grant to Thrive Family Recovery Resources for a pilot program that offers family peer services, education, resource navigation, and general support to these families.

Main Provisions

• Funding and recipient: A one-time appropriation of $350,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for a grant to Thrive Family Recovery Resources.
• Pilot program components: The grant funds a pilot program that delivers family peer services, education, resource navigation, and general support to families impacted by substance use disorder.
• Reporting requirement: By January 20, 2027, the commissioner must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over human services.
• Report content: The report must evaluate the results of the pilot program and include recommendations for developing an ongoing grant program to provide supportive services and education for families affected by substance use disorder.
• Nature of the appropriation: This is a one-time appropriation; it does not establish a continuing program or ongoing funding.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a one-time funding mechanism and a required evaluation/report for a pilot program focused on families impacted by substance use disorder.
• No explicit ongoing program or permanent funding is established in this text; instead, the report is intended to inform future decisions about an ongoing grant program.

Additional Notes

• Key entities involved: Thrive Family Recovery Resources and the Department of Human Services (via the commissioner).
• Key timing: The reporting deadline is January 20, 2027; the funding applies to fiscal year 2027.

Effective Date

• Not specified in the provided text.

Potential Impact

• Provides support services to families affected by substance use disorder, potentially improving access to resources and information.
• Establishes a mechanism to assess the pilot’s effectiveness and guide future, ongoing support for these families.

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