Maryland HB1162 expands access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities.

Maryland HB1162 mandates that incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder receive medication-assisted treatment. Local correctional facilities must conduct assessments to determine appropriate treatment, provide access to peer recovery specialists, and develop reentry plans for those receiving treatment. The bill also requires counties to report on the implementation of these provisions and authorizes funding from the Opioid Restitution Fund for medication-assisted treatment programs.

Maryland HB1162 expands access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in correctional facilities.

Maryland HB1162 mandates that incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder receive medication-assisted treatment. Local correctional facilities must conduct assessments to determine appropriate treatment, provide access to peer recovery specialists, and develop reentry plans for those receiving treatment. The bill also requires counties to report on the implementation of these provisions and authorizes funding from the Opioid Restitution Fund for medication-assisted treatment programs.