The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to the community treatment program for imprisoned women and their children by introducing new provisions and clarifying existing requirements. Specifically, it would require the Department of Corrections to contract with a nonprofit entity to establish and operate a community treatment center within one year of the amendment's effective date. The eligibility criteria for women to be transferred to the community treatment center would be updated, removing the previous requirement of having recently given birth. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the provision of appropriate medical care, including postnatal and pediatric care, and mandates that the nonprofit entity find insurance for participants without being financially responsible for medical costs.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections that allow participants in the community treatment program to be eligible for the home arrest program and requires the Department of Corrections to submit an annual report to key government officials detailing findings and recommendations for improving the program. This report would also include data on the number of women participating in the program, thereby enhancing transparency 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