B792 is a bill in the District of Columbia Legislature (26th Council): Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.

What is the status of B792?

In committee as of October 9, 2026. Latest action: Transmitted to Mayor (October 9, 2026).

Where is the official record for B792?

On the District of Columbia Legislature website: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0792

District of Columbia legislation · 26th Council

District of Columbia B792: Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Q: What does B792 do?

In its own words: To amend, on a temporary basis, the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013 to extend funding to all Fiscal Year 2026 grantees awarded to implement the Substance Use and Behavioral Health Services Targeted Outreach Grant Act of 2025 pilot program in order to continue services without disruption; and to amend the Opioid Abatement Fund Establishment Act of 2022 to authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to expend funds from the Opioid Abatement Fund to the grantees. act may be cited as the "Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Temporary Amendment Act of.

Status: In committee, October 9, 2026

What the bill says

To amend, on a temporary basis, the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013 to extend funding to all Fiscal Year 2026 grantees awarded to implement the Substance Use and Behavioral Health Services Targeted Outreach Grant Act of 2025 pilot program in order to continue services without disruption; and to amend the Opioid Abatement Fund Establishment Act of 2022 to authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to expend funds from the Opioid Abatement Fund to the grantees. act may be cited as the "Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Temporary Amendment Act of.

From the enrolled text, October 6, 2026:

To amend, on a temporary basis, the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013 to extend funding to all Fiscal Year 2026 grantees awarded to implement the Substance Use and Behavioral Health Services Targeted Outreach Grant Act of 2025 pilot program in order to continue services without disruption; and to amend the Opioid Abatement Fund Establishment Act of 2022 to authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to expend funds from the Opioid Abatement Fund to the grantees. act may be cited as the "Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Temporary Amendment Act of 2026". Sec. 2. Section 5120e of the Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013, effective July 18, 2026 (D.C. Law 26-142; D.C. Official Code § 7-1143.02), is amended by adding a new subsection (g) to read as follows: "(g)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, and subject to the availability of funds, the Department shall issue grants in Fiscal Year 2027 to the organizations that received grants in Fiscal Year 2026 pursuant to the Substance Use and Behavioral Health Services Targeted Outreach Grant Act of 2025, effective December 6, 2025 (D.C. Law 26-55; D.C. Official Code § 7-1141.01, note) ("grantees"), for the purpose of continuing to provide direct support, relationship development, and resource brokering to individuals in need of substance use and behavioral …

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District of Columbia B792: Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

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