Illinois HB4708 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to establish a pilot program for long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorders.
HB4708 amends the Unified Code of Corrections by adding a provision for the Department of Corrections to implement a pilot program starting January 1, 2027. This program aims to evaluate the effectiveness of long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorders among individuals in custody. The pilot program will be conducted in at least one facility, with the potential to expand to additional facilities as deemed appropriate by the Director. A minimum of 4,000 administrations of these medications will be included.
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