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Opioid Treatment: Increased Community Input and Better Care

New rules aim to boost local community involvement in establishing and operating opioid treatment centers. These centers will need to consider residents' feedback, avoid locations near schools and playgrounds, and actively promote telehealth. The goal is to improve treatment quality and reduce negative community impact.
Key points
Opioid treatment centers cannot be located near schools, daycares, playgrounds, or other drug treatment facilities.
Centers must actively engage with local authorities and organizations, and establish community advisory boards with resident participation.
Mandatory reporting of treatment effectiveness data and telehealth usage is introduced.
Centers will be required to develop plans to minimize negative community impacts, such as loitering or open drug dealing.
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Print number: 117_HR_8917
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Harm Reduction Through Community Engagement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8917.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Opioid treatment centers cannot be located near schools, daycares, playgrounds, or other drug treatment facilities.
  • Centers must actively engage with local authorities and organizations, and establish community advisory boards with resident participation.
  • Mandatory reporting of treatment effectiveness data and telehealth usage is introduced.
  • Centers will be required to develop plans to minimize negative community impacts, such as loitering or open drug dealing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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