AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTER PILOT PROGRAM.

SB 492 establishes a pilot program to create at least four overdose prevention centers across the state. These centers will provide services to reduce overdoses, collect data on overdose reduction and treatment access, and operate under new licensure requirements from the Department of Public Health. The bill also mandates a multidisciplinary advisory committee, a public education campaign, and operational guidelines from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The program directly affects state residents, particularly those experiencing substance use disorders, by expanding access to harm reduction services.