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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a committed person who is admitted to a correctional institution or facility while under the medical care of a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, or a licensed nurse practitioner and who is taking medication for an opioid use disorder or participating in medication-assisted treatment at the time of admission (deletes pursuant to a valid prescription) as verified by the individual's pharmacy of record, primary care provider, other licensed care provider, or a prescription monitoring or information system, shall have the committed person's medication continued and provided by the Department of Corrections pending an evaluation by a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, or a licensed nurse practitioner and subject to the treatment provider's medical judgment. Provides that the Department shall ensure that all persons under its care are assessed for substance use disorder not less than once per calendar year. Provides that no person shall be denied medication for opioid use disorder or participation in medication-assisted treatment based on prior success or failure of any medication-assisted treatment program. Provides that if at any time a committed person screens positive as having or being at risk for an opioid use disorder, is diagnosed with an opioid use disorder, or is exhibiting symptoms of withdrawal from an opioid use disorder, and medications for opioid use disorder or medication-assisted treatment is clinically indicated by a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, or a licensed nurse practitioner, then the individual may consent to commence medications for opioid use disorder or, if available, medication-assisted treatment, which shall be provided and funded by the Department with the use of any opioid settlement funds allocated to the Department. Provides that the committed person shall be authorized to receive the medication immediately and for as long as clinically indicated.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to establish comprehensive protocols for addressing opioid use disorders among individuals in correctional facilities. The bill mandates that within 24 hours of admission, each committed person must undergo screening for substance use disorders, with a specific focus on opioid use disorders. It defines key terms such as "medication assisted treatment" (using FDA-approved medications combined with counseling) and establishes guidelines for medication management. Specifically, if a person screens positive for an opioid use disorder or exhibits withdrawal symptoms, and a licensed medical professional determines medication assisted treatment is clinically appropriate, the individual may consent to receive medications for opioid use disorder, which the Department of Corrections must provide immediately and continue for as long as medically necessary. Additionally, the bill requires that upon reentry, the Department provide a referral to a community-based provider to help the individual continue their medication assisted treatment, thereby supporting ongoing care and potentially reducing recidivism and supporting long-term recovery.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (on 02/25/2026)
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