The resolution establishes a special legislative commission tasked with studying and improving healthcare services for inmates and individuals awaiting trial within the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC). The commission will consist of nine members, including three representatives from the Rhode Island House of Representatives, the Director and Medical Director of RIDOC, the Rhode Island Attorney General, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, and two representatives from inmates' rights groups. The commission is mandated to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current healthcare delivery system, which has faced challenges such as limited access to mental health care and substance use disorder treatments, and to provide recommendations for addressing these deficiencies.

The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by January 5, 2026, and will dissolve on March 5, 2026. The resolution emphasizes the importance of adequate healthcare for the incarcerated population, which includes a significant number of individuals with mental health issues and substance use histories. It also highlights the potential consequences of inadequate medical treatment, underscoring the urgency of the commission's work.