HB5302Introduced in the House
JAIL RELEASE-OPIOID ANTAGONIST
Introduced by Justin Slaughter, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 9, 2026
77
Yes
29
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
108 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-029-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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