summary
Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the County Department of Corrections Division of the Counties Code, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Provides that, upon the release of a prisoner or committed person from a county correctional institution, county jail, or Department of Corrections correctional institution or facility, the sheriff, warden, or Department shall provide the prisoner or committed person with an opioid antagonist if the prisoner was incarcerated for drug-related charges or was identified as having a substance use disorder.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that upon the release of a prisoner from a county correctional institution, county jail, or a state Department of Corrections facility, the responsible official (sheriff, warden, or Department) must provide the individual with an opioid antagonist, which is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. This provision applies specifically if the prisoner was incarcerated for drug-related charges or if they were identified as having a substance use disorder, meaning they have a problematic pattern of opioid use. This measure aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by ensuring individuals at high risk have access to life-saving medication as they transition back into the community.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...