District of ColumbiaD.C. would fund returning outreach groups if money is available
D.C. would use its opioid fund for fiscal year 2027 grants to returning substance use and behavioral health outreach groups, if money is available.
What it does
If money is available, D.C. would use its opioid fund for fiscal year 2027 grants to all fiscal year 2026 targeted outreach grant recipients. The department could also fund services at additional sites.
Argument forFunding the same outreach groups could help people keep trusted contacts while seeking substance use and behavioral health services.
Argument againstReserving grants for past recipients could limit opportunities for other groups that may offer useful outreach services.
More detail
D.C.’s Department of Behavioral Health would award grants to keep outreach services running. The grants cover the targeted outreach program’s fiscal year 2026 recipients and listed sites in Wards 1, 2, 5, and 6. Awards depend on available money, including money in the Opioid Abatement Fund. The department may also fund services at additional sites. The grants would cover fiscal year 2027. The temporary act would expire 225 days after taking effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 9Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 09, 2026To Governor
- Oct 6Final ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 25Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0792 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 22First ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Sep 22Retained by the Council
- Sep 21B26-0792 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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