The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 476, aims to address the growing concern of opioid and substance use disorders by officially declaring them a public health crisis. This declaration is intended to raise awareness and mobilize resources to combat these issues more effectively.

In addition to the declaration, the bill seeks to establish a commission specifically focused on opioid and substance use disorders. This commission will be tasked with making recommendations to tackle the challenges posed by these disorders, thereby facilitating a coordinated response to this public health crisis. The bill introduces new legal language to amend the general statutes to reflect these changes, although it does not specify any deletions from current law.