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HB2929Introduced in the House

DHS-OVERDOSE PREVENTION SITES

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Introduced by LaShawn Ford, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Establishes an advisory committee to (i) advise and consult with the Department of Human Services on the establishment of an education program for community stakeholders on the benefits of overdose prevention sites (OPS) and (ii) the adoption of rules to authorize the establishment and maintenance of a pilot OPS that shall operate in a municipality with a population greater than 2,000,000. Contains provisions on the committee's membership. Provides that rules adopted by the Department must address the operation standards for the pilot OPS, location requirements and required services, methods of data collection and community outreach, and any other matters for the proper administration of the pilot OPS. Requires the Department to determine at least 3 optional locations within a qualifying municipality for the pilot OPS. Provides that location priority shall be given to communities that have the highest number of fatal and nonfatal overdoses and that specifically target high-risk and socially marginalized drug users. Provides that all proposed optional locations must have municipal approval, and a final administrative decision for the operation of no more than one facility must be approved by rule before the pilot OPS can begin operations. Requires the Department to prepare a report to the General Assembly based on its data collection regarding overdose prevention sites within 12 months after the starting operation date of the pilot OPS. Grants limited immunity to persons employed at or participating in activities related to the creation, maintenance, or use of the pilot OPS. Requires the entity or entities operating the pilot OPS to submit a report to the Department on the number of people who use services provided by the pilot OPS and other information regarding the OPS' operations. Requires the Department to submit a final report, with recommendations, to the General Assembly 4 years after the starting date of the OPS' operations. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

April 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Mental Health & Addiction Committee · March 26, 2026

15

Yes

7

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

23 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Kelly Cassidy14Yes
Lindsey LaPointe19Yes
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar22No
Mary Gill35No
Debbie Meyers-Martin38Yes
Will Guzzardi39Yes
Amy Grant47No
Michelle Mussman56Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  7. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  10. Assigned to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  17. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  18. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  19. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Mental Health & Addiction Committee; by Voice Vote

  27. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Mental Health & Addiction Committee; 014-003-000

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  31. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  33. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  35. Second Reading - Short Debate

  36. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  39. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  40. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

  41. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Mental Health & Addiction Committee; 015-006-000

  42. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  45. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  46. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

  47. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

  48. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  49. Home Rule Note Requested by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  50. Housing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  51. Racial Impact Note Requested by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  52. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  53. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  54. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  55. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  56. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  57. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  58. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  59. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  60. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

  61. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  62. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee

  63. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Mental Health & Addiction Committee

  64. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommends Be Adopted Mental Health & Addiction Committee; 015-007-000

  65. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  66. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  67. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  68. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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