Illinois HB5302 mandates opioid antagonist provision and other support services for released prisoners with substance use disorders.
Illinois HB5302 requires the Department of Corrections to provide opioid antagonists to prisoners released from correctional institutions or jails if they were incarcerated for drug-related charges or identified with a substance use disorder. The bill also mandates the Department to offer various support services to released individuals, including voter registration assistance, information about housing and job listings, and screening for Medicaid eligibility. Additionally, the Department must notify relevant authorities and agencies about the release of individuals convicted of felonies.
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