Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68.

This bill creates a state opioid task force, attached to the department of health for administrative purposes, to determine best practices for addressing opioid abuse and addiction and the resources needed to implement such practices at the local level. The task force will consist of 13 members: six appointed by the commissioner of health, six appointed by the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services, and one appointed jointly by the 12 commissioner-appointed members. At least three of the members must be appointed from and reside in each grand division of the state, and at least two of those three must have at least 10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas of expertise: public health policy, medicine, substance use disorder and addiction treatment; or mental health services. Members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses as detailed by this bill. This bill requires the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly and governor by June 30, 2022, at which time the task force will cease to exist.