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, trauma-informed approaches during pre-trial, incarceration, and rehabilitation. 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 importance of maintaining relationships with family members during incarceration.

The report generated by the Panel emphasizes the significance of family engagement through various communication methods, including in-person visits, video calls, and phone calls. It highlights the need for improved access to video visitation and suggests adopting tablet-based communication options to facilitate these connections. Additionally, the bill recommends changes to dress codes and entrance procedures to ensure children can visit their incarcerated family members without being turned away. Overall, the bill aims to address the unique needs of justice-involved women and improve their ability to maintain meaningful relationships with their families during incarceration, while also gathering insights to inform future recommendations for enhancing family engagement in correctional settings.