The bill establishes a Panel on Justice-Involved Women, which is responsible for reviewing the impact of criminal laws on women and promoting gender-responsive and trauma-informed approaches throughout their pre-trial, incarceration, and rehabilitation processes. The Panel's membership has been expanded to include new positions such as the Commissioner of the Department of Correction and the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families, among others. The primary focus of the Panel is to enhance family connectedness for women in custody, recognizing the critical role that maintaining family relationships plays during incarceration.

To improve family engagement, the bill highlights the importance of various communication methods, including in-person visits, video calls, and programs like "Read to Me Mommy" and "True Course." It identifies existing barriers to family visits, such as strict dress codes and logistical challenges, and recommends measures to enhance accessibility, such as expanding video visitation options and creating more accommodating visiting environments. The bill also emphasizes the need for facilities to better understand low participation rates in family activities and suggests exploring extended visit opportunities. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen family connections for justice-involved women by addressing barriers and improving available resources.