BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GRANT PGM. & FUND

SB 432 creates a new Behavioral Health Grant Program to fund community-based mental health services for counties and municipalities. It establishes a dedicated fund financed by 2% of liquor excise tax revenue and 5% of cannabis excise tax revenue, which will be distributed to local governments for prevention, treatment, and screening programs. To qualify, applicants must submit adopted behavioral health plans and prioritize evidence-based or research-based approaches, with special attention to children's services and equitable geographic distribution. The program requires grantees to report annually on program outcomes and effectiveness, administered by the state's local government division.