HB4708 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CD CORR-OPIOID USE DISORDERS
Last Action
3/20/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Sponsors
Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Hearings
Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Hearing Mar 26 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building 115 and Virtual Room 4 Springfield, IL - House Floor Amendment 1
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
730 ILCS 5/3-2-2  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall create and implement, on January 1, 2027, a pilot program to establish the effectiveness of long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorders for persons committed to its custody who suffer from opioid use disorders. Provides that the pilot program shall require long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorders to be used in at least one Department of Corrections facility. Provides that the Director may expand the pilot program to include an additional facility or facilities as he or she deems appropriate. Provides that a minimum of 4,000 administrations of long-acting injectable medications for opioid use disorders shall be included in the pilot program. Provides that the Department shall develop a plan to facilitate access to continued treatment for opioid use disorders in the community following the release of a person participating in the pilot program, including, but not limited to, a referral to a harm reduction provider. Provides that the Department must report to the General Assembly on the effectiveness of the program by January 1, 2028. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/29/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
3/20/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/23/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
3/23/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee