Bill > HB602

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania by creating the Opioid Reparation and Accountability Fund and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council. The bill requires manufacturers and distributors of opiates to obtain annual licenses, paying initial application fees ranging from $2,500 to $27,500, and mandates an additional annual assessment of $250,000 for manufacturers selling 2 million or more units of opiates. The Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council, comprised of key state health officials, will develop strategies to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, education, treatment, and support services. The council will recommend grant allocations from the fund to support various initiatives, including public awareness programs, addiction treatment training, and expanding care services. Manufacturers and distributors must submit detailed annual reports about their opiate sales, and the council will provide annual reports to legislative committees evaluating the effectiveness of the program and recommending potential adjustments to funding and fees. The bill aims to comprehensively address the opioid epidemic by creating a structured approach to funding, oversight, and targeted interventions, with a particular emphasis on balancing addiction prevention with ensuring pain management for patients with legitimate medical needs.

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