WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE TASK FORCE
Louisiana will start receiving funds from settlements with companies that fueled the opioid public health crisis. With the task force to advise the Attorney General and the Parishes and Municipalities on the priorities that should be addressed as part of the opioid epidemic and to review how monies have been spent and the results that have been achieved with the Opioid Funds.
Funding Allocation under MOU
THE FUND FLOW
● Defined parish-by-parish fund percentages, based on national “Negotiation Class Metrics”
● MOUD defines 4 classes of eligible recipients
– Sheriffs
– “Qualified Parishes” (New Orleans, Jefferson, East Baton Rouge)
– “Lead Parishes” (9 – one for each health dept. Region)
– Other Parishes (52)
● Sheriffs get 20%; parishes spit the other 80%
● Other Entities get funding from the parish
● MOU spells out allowable uses.
● Funds reserved (3% Admin, 7.5% Litigation Fees)
● Funds conditioned upon reporting
2026
LOUISIANA ABATEMENT TASK FORCE
THE STATE ADVISORY COMMITEE
Mayor David Butler
Municipal Association Appointee
Pres. Chester Cedars
Police Jury Association Appointee
Sheriff KP Gibson
Sheriff’s Association Appointee
Dr. Hussey
Department of Health Secretary or Designee
Dr. Podesta
Governor’s Appointee (SAMSHA Provider)
REPORTING
Funds conditioned upon reporting
Reporting required 1st day of 15th Month following distribution
Report Requirements:
● The amount received during the period
● The amount spent during the period
● Allocation: recipient, amount awarded, the program funded, and the disbursement terms