This information was compiled based on information from publicly available legislation, state memorandums or executive orders, state websites, and press releases, as well as supplemental interviews with state officials with a role in administering opioid settlement funding.
It offers a snapshot of settlement spending and priorities at the state level (e.g., funding administered by state agencies or designated statewide abatement funds) as well as laws, agreements, and processes that the state has established for allocating funds. NASHP does not track spending at the local or county level, but includes any relevant state-level reports or dashboards that capture local spending within a state. For details on the definitions used here, check out the definitions at the bottom of this page. You can also get an overview of opioid settlement decisions in all states.
Settlement Spending Status
Background
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council (IBHC) receives yearly input from state and local agencies and community members on priorities for settlement spending, ultimately compiling its findings into yearly allocation recommendations to the governor. Following approval from the legislature, the IBHC publishes reports on expenditures made from the state share of settlement funding.
Has the state awarded settlement funds?
Yes. Expenditures from the state settlement fund, detailed in the fiscal year 2026 report include $2.5 million to continue services that prevent and divert youth from entering the justice and child welfare systems. Other allocations support youth residential treatment services, a data-driven education campaign, community-based recovery centers, crisis care, and student service programs that prevent substance use.
Has the state announced priorities or recommendations for spending?
Yes. For fiscal year 2026, the Idaho Behavioral Health Council recommends increasing the supply of behavioral health professionals as the top priority for spending. Additional priorities include funding prevention and housing as well as supportive services for individuals in treatment or recovery.
Previous spending details
Recommendations to the Governor for spending and allocations by the Legislature for previous fiscal years are featured on the Behavioral Health Council’s site.
Statewide reporting of local spending
State Settlement Website or Dashboard
Process for Settlement Disbursement
Funds will be deposited into State-Directed Opioid Settlement Fund.
State and Political Subdivision Split
Structure
Split (no institution controls more than 50 percent of funds)
Allocation Formula
40 percent state, 40 percent participating local governments, 20 percent participating health districts
Role of Advisory Committee
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council makes recommendations to the governor and the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee.
