Joint Resolution Recognizing March 6, 2025 As Black Balloon Day

This joint resolution designates March 6, 2025, as "Black Balloon Day" in Maine to honor individuals lost to overdose. It specifically recognizes the 490 lives claimed by overdose in Maine during 2024 and acknowledges the ongoing impact of the substance use disorder crisis on families and communities. The resolution expresses legislative support for compassion, evidence-based approaches, and continued efforts to address the overdose epidemic through prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, serving solely as a symbolic day of remembrance and solidarity.