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. This declaration is intended to raise awareness and mobilize resources to combat these disorders effectively.

Additionally, 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 enhancing the state's response to this critical public health issue. The bill introduces new legal language to amend the general statutes to reflect these changes, but does not specify any deletions from current law.