Federal Government to mandate basic training in addiction treatment as a requirement for medical schools that receive federal funding.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use; last step: mental health and substance use postponed a decision on Oct 21, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote

Title

Resolution calling on the Federal Government to mandate basic training in addiction treatment as a requirement for medical schools that receive federal funding

Timeline

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Public hearing: Mental Health and Substance Use
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Mental Health and Substance Use postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.