Establishes a medication-assisted treatment program for opioid use disorder in Rhode Island's adult correctional institutions.

The bill establishes a program within Rhode Island's adult correctional institutions to provide FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder to incarcerated individuals. It mandates screening for opioid use disorder within 24 hours of incarceration and offers voluntary placement in the program for those diagnosed. The program includes individualized treatment plans, re-entry strategies, and ensures continuity of care upon release. It prohibits disciplinary actions for positive drug screenings related to the program and requires annual reports on program effectiveness.

Establishes a medication-assisted treatment program for opioid use disorder in Rhode Island's adult correctional institutions.

The bill establishes a program within Rhode Island's adult correctional institutions to provide FDA-approved medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder to incarcerated individuals. It mandates screening for opioid use disorder within 24 hours of incarceration and offers voluntary placement in the program for those diagnosed. The program includes individualized treatment plans, re-entry strategies, and ensures continuity of care upon release. It prohibits disciplinary actions for positive drug screenings related to the program and requires annual reports on program effectiveness.