H.B. 205: Substance Use Intervention Amendments

About this bill

Signed by the governor on March 18, 2026. This bill addresses substance use interventions in communities and for criminal justice involved individuals.

• Authorizes jails to establish recovery housing pods and establishes minimum requirements
• Amends provisions related to the operation of a syringe exchange program, including to prohibit: the distribution of drug paraphernalia other than syringes; and the facilitation of the exchange of syringes in public parks
• Authorizes a justice court to create a Structured Treatment and Enforcement Pathway Supervision Program and establishes requirements
• Authorizes courts to enter an off-limits order to enjoin an individual who has been charged with or convicted of a drug offense from entering the geographic area where that individual committed or is charged with committing the drug offense
• Makes technical and conforming changes
• Defines terms

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Tyler Clancy