HB4708Introduced in the House
CD CORR-OPIOID USE DISORDERS
Introduced by Will Guzzardi, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill. Provides that the pilot program shall provide long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorder, when clinically appropriate, to not fewer than 3,000 individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections (rather than a minimum of 4,000 administrations of long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorders). Provides that the Department shall design and operate the pilot program in accordance with established and nationally recognized clinical guidelines, protocols, and standards for the treatment of opioid use disorder using long-acting injectable medications. Provides that the pilot program shall be funded using opioid settlement funds allocated to the Department. Provides that the Department shall establish and publicly post eligibility criteria and a selection process for participation in the pilot program. Eligibility criteria shall be based on clinical need, medical appropriateness, and operational considerations, consistent with nationally recognized clinical guidelines. The Department shall ensure that participation in the pilot program is offered in an equitable and transparent manner across facilities. Provides that if the number of eligible individuals exceeds program capacity, the Department shall use a fair and objective selection methodology, which may include prioritization based on clinical need or a randomized selection process. Provides that the Department shall document the basis for inclusion or non-inclusion of eligible individuals and shall make aggregate information regarding eligibility and selection available to the General Assembly upon request. Provides that the Department shall not commence implementation of the pilot program unless and until sufficient opioid settlement funds have been secured to fully implement the program and to ensure that individuals participating in the pilot program may receive the full course of treatment clinically indicated. Provides that the Department shall ensure that, prior to the release of a person participating in the pilot program, the person is connected to an appropriate provider or treatment site in the geographic region in which the person will reside after release, that an appointment for continued treatment is scheduled with that provider or site, and that relevant medical and treatment information is shared with the receiving provider to support continuity of care. Provides that the Department shall contract with an independent research organization, public university, or other qualified third-party evaluator to conduct an independent evaluation of the pilot program. Provides that the Department shall provide the evaluator with access to relevant program and administrative data necessary to complete the evaluation, subject to applicable privacy protections. Provides that the independent evaluator shall prepare a report summarizing the findings of the evaluation and shall submit the report to the Department and the General Assembly no later than January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2028). Deletes the immediate effective date of the bill.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 15, 2026
76
Yes
32
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-004-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Patrick Windhorst
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Note / Motion Filed - Note Act Does Not Apply Rep. Will Guzzardi
Motion Prevailed 067-040-000
Fiscal Note Request is Inapplicable
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 076-032-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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