This bill establishes the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council in Iowa, tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the opioid addiction and overdose crisis. The council will consist of various appointed members, including healthcare professionals, representatives from treatment programs, and judicial members, with a focus on ensuring diversity. The council is responsible for coordinating efforts in prevention, treatment, and education related to opioid use, as well as recommending initiatives for funding from the opioid settlement fund. The bill mandates that the council meet quarterly and provides for administrative support from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for awarding grants from the opioid settlement fund to projects identified by the advisory council, with a cap of $500,000 per grant and a limit on administrative costs. The council is required to submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing the projects funded, their outcomes, and recommendations for future appropriations. An annual appropriation of $249,000 is allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services for administrative services related to the council and grant management. The bill is effective immediately upon enactment.