SB2185

Illinois SB2185 mandates screening for opioid use disorders within 24 hours of admission to a correctional facility and requires continued medication.

Illinois SB2185 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require screening for opioid use disorders within 24 hours of admission to a correctional institution. If a person is already in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, their medication must continue pending evaluation by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. The bill also mandates that individuals diagnosed with or at risk for opioid use disorder receive medication-assisted treatment if clinically indicated and if they consent.