The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 476, aims to address the growing issue of opioid and substance use disorders by declaring them a public health crisis. The bill seeks to amend the general statutes to formally recognize the severity of these disorders and their impact on public health.

In addition to the declaration, the bill proposes the establishment of a commission on opioid and substance use disorders. This commission will be tasked with making recommendations to effectively tackle the challenges posed by these disorders. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to support its objectives.