The purpose of this legislation is to improve access to methadone treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. It aims to do this by allowing pharmacies to dispense methadone, which can help more people receive the treatment they need in a more convenient manner. Key provisions of the law include changes to how methadone can be prescribed and dispensed. It allows certain qualified practitioners, such as addiction medicine specialists, to prescribe methadone for opioid use disorder without the usual restrictions.