Bill > S06683

This bill provides for the implementation of statewide opioid settlement agreements and creates an opioid settlement fund. The key provisions are: 1. It amends the Mental Hygiene Law to establish a new Article 26 that defines terms, gives the Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) authority to allocate and oversee the use of settlement funds, creates an advisory board to make recommendations on fund usage, and limits the ability of government entities to bring lawsuits against released entities. 2. It amends the State Finance Law to create an Opioid Settlement Fund to hold monies received from opioid-related settlements, and outlines how those funds can be used, including requirements for reporting and oversight. 3. It amends the Executive Law to exempt opioid settlement monies from certain restrictions on the use of settlement funds by the Attorney General. Overall, the bill aims to provide a framework for the state to effectively manage and utilize funds obtained through opioid-related legal settlements to address the ongoing opioid crisis and provide services and programs for those affected.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6683