Summary as Introduced
Creates the Opioid Litigation Proceeds Act. Establishes the Opioid Litigation Proceeds Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides for the allocation of moneys to the Fund. Provides requirements for the use and disbursement of moneys in the Fund. Establishes the Opioid Litigation Proceeds Council. Provides for the membership of the Council and related requirements. Provides for the powers and duties of the Council and the Department of Public Health in relation to Council activities. Provides that the Council shall disburse moneys from the Fund in a manner consistent with the limitations on uses of litigation proceeds set forth in any controlling court order, with specified exceptions. Provides reporting requirements. Provides for the adoption of rules. Amends the State Finance Act to provide for the Opioid Litigation Proceeds Fund. Provides findings and purpose provisions. Defines terms.