House Human Services Committee reports contingency management grant bill for stimulant use disorder treatment

The House Human Services Committee on Oct. 30 voted to report House Bill 1974 as amended, advancing legislation that would create a contingency management support grant program in the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to help individuals with stimulant use disorders access and remain in treatment.

The amendment the committee adopted requires the department’s guidance to include standards for contingency management program design and implementation that "comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including those relating to fraud and abuse," language read into the record by staff member Ashley.

Sponsor Representative Venkat said contingency management is an evidence-based method for treating stimulant use disorders and noted the lack of FDA-approved medication-assisted therapies for those conditions. "I think we all recognize the public health challenge…