Minneapolis file 2026-01035, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-10.
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More people can get opioid addiction medicine without barriers If approved, the city will use up to $1.3 million over three years to expand low-barrier access to medications that treat opioid addiction, meaning fewer eligibility rules and easier entry into treatment programs.
Hospitals, clinics, and social services will work together on treatment The grant requires partners across health care and social services to coordinate opioid treatment referrals and support, building a network that connects people to care across multiple agencies instead of leaving them to navigate alone.
Grant depends on federal approval and future budget support The city must first win the federal grant (not guaranteed), and the program's long-term survival after three years depends on continued city funding or other revenue sources.
Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program, in an amount up to $1,300,000over a 36-month period, to expand the existing low-barrier medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) access and create cross-sector connections to guide ongoing opioid treatment service expansion, in accordance with Resolution 2025R-112 related to federally-funded grants.
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