The resolution proposes the establishment of a special legislative commission in Rhode Island aimed at addressing the issue of women's incarceration through community-based solutions. The commission will consist of fifteen members, including representatives from various state agencies, the judiciary, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience in reentry or recovery services. Its primary objectives include reviewing existing programs related to diversion, reentry, housing stabilization, and recovery services for women in the criminal justice system, as well as identifying opportunities to enhance community-based alternatives to incarceration that can improve long-term outcomes and reduce recidivism.

Additionally, the commission will support the implementation and evaluation of initiatives funded by the United States Department of Justice's Second Chance Act, examine the potential role of innovative medical treatments in improving recovery outcomes, and review best practices from other states. The commission is tasked with making policy, funding, and programmatic recommendations to the House to strengthen public safety and improve outcomes for women and their families. The commission will operate for approximately two years, with a final report due by April 28, 2028, and may issue interim reports as needed.