This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding the community treatment program for imprisoned women and their children. It introduces new language that specifies the eligibility criteria for women who may be transferred to the community treatment center, replacing the previous requirement of having recently given birth. Additionally, the bill mandates that the nonprofit entity contracted to operate the program must ensure participants receive appropriate medical care, including postnatal and pediatric care, while clarifying that the entity is not financially responsible for the costs of medical services but must assist in finding insurance for participants.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that participants in the community treatment program are eligible for the home arrest program and requires the department to submit an annual report to key government officials detailing findings and recommendations for improving the program, as well as including participation statistics in public reports. These changes aim to enhance the support and oversight of the community treatment program, ensuring better care and accountability.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1604.13, 41-1612, 31-412, 31-401, 35-146, 35-147, 31-418, 31-411, 13-105, 13-706, 13-705