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Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Office of Overdose Response Launch Prescription Opioid Settlement Dashboard

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response launched a new public dashboard that lets Marylanders see how opioid settlement dollars are being received, distributed, and invested across the state. 

The interactive dashboard provides a clear overview of the total funds the state has received and is expected to receive over the next decade from legal settlements with prescription opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retail pharmacies. It also shows how those dollars are being shared between state and local governments and used to support evidence-based efforts that address substance use disorder and prevent overdoses. 

“Behind every dollar is a person, a family, and a community that has felt the impact of the overdose crisis,” said Lt. Governor Aruna Miller. “This dashboard reflects our commitment to honoring those experiences with transparency and accountability. By making this information accessible to the public, we are helping ensure these settlement dollars are invested intentionally, responsibly, and in ways that create meaningful change for Marylanders.”

Dashboard Highlights

  • Maryland expects to receive over $747 million over the next 15 years through finalized settlements.
  • As of the 2025 fiscal year, the state has received approximately $245.8 million. 
  • Nearly $170 million has already gone to or is available for use by counties, cities, and towns across the state, with more on the way.

“We owe it to the communities across Maryland that have borne the brunt of this crisis to use the funds as effectively and transparently as possible,” said Maryland Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller. “The new dashboard highlights Maryland’s commitment to supporting proven and effective strategies that can reduce overdoses and increase access to life-saving care. And while not unlimited, these funds can be a difference maker in our efforts to save lives.” 

Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) were charged with creating the Prescription Opioid Settlement Dashboard under House Bill 798/Senate Bill 589, which passed during the 2025 legislative session. The dashboard is designed to raise public awareness, ensure transparency, and provide rigorous oversight of state and local efforts to use settlement funds. It also gives Marylanders easy access to local plans showing how counties and municipalities intend to put these funds to work in their communities.

The dashboard also provides an overview of Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF), a dedicated fund established in 2019 to receive state-level opioid settlement proceeds. Maryland law ensures that settlement funds can only be used to address the harms of the opioid and overdose crisis–and may only add to, not replace, funding for existing programs and investments. 

The dashboard is overseen by Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response, which is also responsible for administering the distribution of funds from the ORF. It was designed and built in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health’s Data Office, which also built and maintains Maryland’s Overdose Data Dashboard.

“Ensuring that Marylanders who have been impacted by the opioid crisis have access to world-class care for substance use disorders remains one of our top priorities,” said Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani. “This is why I’m proud that the Maryland Department of Health is collaborating to support the launch of this dashboard. It highlights the efforts that state and local partners are making to increase access to care, as well as what we can achieve through collaboration with state and local partners.” 

To ensure ongoing accuracy, the dashboard will be systematically updated each fall following the verification of mandatory annual expenditure reports submitted by local jurisdictions each August. 

To schedule an interview with Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and MOOR Special Secretary Emily Keller about the launch of the dashboard, please contact Rachel Sawicki at (443) 221-1894 or [email protected].

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