HB4039

Illinois HOPE Act establishes harm reduction services, training, and funding to address opioid crisis.

The Illinois HOPE Act creates a framework for harm reduction services, focusing on reducing the harms associated with substance use. It establishes the Harm Reduction Program Board to oversee the implementation of harm reduction strategies. The Department of Public Health is tasked with issuing grants to harm reduction providers, ensuring services are accessible in all regions. The Act mandates that naloxone be made available in correctional facilities and requires hospitals to screen for fentanyl.