The resolution proposes the establishment of a special legislative commission tasked with studying and providing recommendations to improve healthcare delivery 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, 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 inmate rights groups.

The commission aims to address existing concerns regarding healthcare access, particularly mental health and substance use disorder treatments, which have been identified as significant issues within the correctional system. It is required to conduct a comprehensive analysis of healthcare services at RIDOC and report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives by January 5, 2026.

The commission will be organized upon passage of the resolution and will operate without compensation for its members. It is expected to collaborate with various state departments and agencies to gather necessary information to fulfill its objectives, with a planned expiration date of March 5, 2026.