Bill > SB1658

This bill requires county jails, correctional institutions, and the Department of Corrections to provide an opioid antagonist (a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, such as Narcan) to prisoners upon their release under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill mandates that if a prisoner was incarcerated for drug-related charges or was identified as having a substance abuse disorder, they must be given an opioid antagonist when leaving the facility. This provision applies to releases from county correctional institutions, county jails, and state correctional facilities. The bill aims to reduce the risk of fatal overdoses among individuals with a history of drug-related offenses or substance abuse by ensuring they have a life-saving medication that can counteract opioid overdoses immediately upon release. By providing this medication, the bill seeks to support individuals transitioning out of incarceration and potentially help prevent overdose deaths during a vulnerable period when the risk of relapse is high.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1658&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104