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SB 2330

CD CORR-SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Napoleon Harris and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill directing correctional system to establish or expand substance use disorder treatment programs for incarcerated individuals to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.

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Bill Summary · SB 2330

Legislative bill overview

SB 2330 addresses substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and management within Illinois's correctional system. The bill has been referred to the Criminal Law Committee and is currently in the assignment process, with multiple deadline extensions indicating ongoing refinement.

Why is this important

Substance use disorders affect a significant portion of incarcerated populations, and evidence-based treatment within correctional facilities can reduce recidivism and improve public health outcomes. How corrections systems handle SUD—whether through treatment programs, medication-assisted therapy, or discharge planning—directly impacts both incarceration costs and community reentry success.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding requirements: Expanding SUD treatment in prisons requires budget allocation; legislators may dispute whether corrections or health departments should bear costs
  • Treatment modalities: Disagreement over which interventions to prioritize (e.g., medication-assisted treatment vs. counseling-only approaches) and access to controlled substances in correctional settings
  • Implementation scope: Unclear whether the bill applies to all facilities, specific security levels, or sentencing types, which affects operational burden and costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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