Analyst: ES Page 1 5/10/21
OFA Bill Analysis
HB 5742
AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF COVID -19 RELIEF FUNDS
FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE
PREVENTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICE PROVIDERS.
SUMMARY:
The bill requires the Secretary of the Office of Policy and
Management to distribute grants to certain providers using $10 million
in undisbursed funds received by the state pursuant to the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
(CRRSA) Act, P.L. 116-136 and P.L. 116-260, respectively. Grants will
support private providers of domestic violence, mental health, suicide
prevention and substance abuse services for individuals experiencing
such issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon passage
COMMITTEE ACTION
Appropriations Committee
Joint Favorable Substitute
Yea 50 Nay 0 (04/21/2021)