S.2049

Establishes a program within the adult correctional institution to permit medication assisted treatment approved by the FDA to be provided for the treatment of opioid use disorder to any incarcerated individual.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary