The bill amends existing laws related to the Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board by transferring its duties to the Office of the Attorney General. It removes the creation of the Board, which was set to exist until July 1, 2025, and instead designates the Attorney General as the entity responsible for coordinating efforts to address opioid overdose deaths. The Attorney General will have the authority to conduct case reviews, collect and analyze data, and develop a database on opioid overdose deaths. Additionally, the bill mandates the Attorney General to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and to report annually on opioid overdose statistics and recommendations.
Furthermore, the bill repeals the section that outlined the membership of the Opioid Overdose Fatality Review Board, thereby streamlining the process under the Attorney General's office. It also includes provisions for the Attorney General to assign duties to assistants or employees and requires entities to provide requested records for the review process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency for its immediate implementation upon passage.