This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $45 million from the General Fund to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The funds are specifically allocated to implement the recommendations and strategic plan issued by the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council. The bill emphasizes that the appropriated amount shall be utilized by DHS to carry out these directives, ensuring that the state's approach to opioid recovery and remediation aligns with the council's guidance.

Additionally, the bill reinforces the role of the Department of Human Services as the lead agency in managing the disbursement of opioid settlement funds, as established by P.L.2023, c.25. This legislation mandates that DHS consult with the advisory council in directing these funds, which are intended to address the ongoing opioid crisis. The council's strategic plan, released in June 2025, outlines the state's expenditure strategy for opioid settlement funds through 2030, further underscoring the importance of this appropriation in supporting recovery efforts.