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IL HB5302

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Slaughter

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires county jails, county correctional institutions, and Illinois Department of Corrections facilities to provide an opioid antagonist (such as naloxone) to prisoners upon release
  • Applies to individuals who were incarcerated for drug-related charges or identified as having a substance use disorder
  • Amends three Illinois statutes: the Counties Code, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act
  • Places responsibility on sheriffs, wardens, or the Department of Corrections depending on the type of facility
  • Introduced by Rep. Justin Slaughter in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST

Last Action

Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Restorative Justice & Public Safety3/12/2026
Rules2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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