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IL SB2330
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Napoleon Harris
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AI Summary
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Requires the Illinois Department of Corrections to screen and assess all incarcerated individuals for substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder
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Mandates that inmates diagnosed with opioid use disorder be offered all FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options deemed appropriate by healthcare professionals, with no restrictions on medication types
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Guarantees individuals already receiving MAT before incarceration can continue their treatment upon request for as long as medically necessary
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Prohibits denying MAT participation based on positive drug tests at intake, prior treatment history, or past treatment failures; also bars disciplinary infractions for positive drug screens upon entering custody
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Requires the Department to develop plans for each Parole District to facilitate continued MAT access for individuals with opioid use disorder following release; effective January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
CD CORR-SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/11/2025