The proposed Bill No. 492 aims to establish a pilot program for overdose prevention centers in the state. The bill outlines several key components, including the establishment of at least four overdose prevention centers, the collection and evaluation of data related to overdose reduction and substance use disorder treatment access, and the formation of a multidisciplinary advisory committee to provide recommendations for the program. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of a public awareness campaign to educate the public on the benefits of these centers, and it requires the Department of Public Health to create licensure for the centers while the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is tasked with developing operational guidelines.

The bill introduces new legal language to current statutes, specifically inserting provisions for the establishment of the pilot program and the associated requirements for data collection, public education, and operational standards. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text provided. The overall purpose of the bill is to promote the establishment of overdose prevention centers to address the ongoing issues of substance use and overdose in the state.