Comprehensive substance use and addiction plan requirement

This bill requires Minnesota to create and publish a statewide comprehensive plan for addressing substance use and addiction. The plan must identify barriers to treatment, develop strategies for underserved communities, expand recovery infrastructure (like detox facilities and sober housing), and address addiction among people experiencing homelessness. All state agencies operating substance use prevention, treatment, or recovery programs must align their goals and budgets with this plan. The bill directly affects state agencies managing these services and ensures Minnesotans seeking addiction support - particularly those in disproportionately impacted communities - receive coordinated care.