HB5302 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST
Last Action

2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Justin Slaughter
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the County Department of Corrections Division of the Counties Code, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Provides that, upon the release of a prisoner or committed person from a county correctional institution, county jail, or Department of Corrections correctional institution or facility, the sheriff, warden, or Department shall provide the prisoner or committed person with an opioid antagonist if the prisoner was incarcerated for drug-related charges or was identified as having a substance use disorder.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee