The STRONGER Act would renew federal support for residential substance use disorder treatment programs in prisons and jails. It would allow programs to use approved medications and biological products, require training for certain staff, and require programs offering medication-assisted treatment to connect with a provider who can support patients after release. States would have to use at least 10 percent of their funds for grants to local correctional and detention facilities, if such facilities exist in the state. The bill authorizes $40 million per year for these programs from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
People in prison or jail could be eligible for treatment under these programs, including people awaiting trial and people serving a jail sentence. Programs offering medication-assisted treatment would need an affiliated provider who can prescribe at least one such treatment after a patient’s release and discuss its risks, benefits, and alternatives.
The bill authorizes $40 million for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031. States could use program funds for treatment, overdose reversal medication, required training, and certain provider certifications. The text does not state how much funding would be spent in total.
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