This bill aims to establish a comprehensive body scanner program at Green Hill School to mitigate the introduction of contraband and enhance safety within the facility. The legislation recognizes the success of a similar pilot program in adult corrections, which effectively detected and confiscated various contraband items, including drugs. The bill outlines the need for a body scanner capable of detecting contraband under clothing and within body cavities, while adhering to federal radiation and safety standards. It mandates the development of gender-responsive and trauma-informed policies for conducting security screenings of all individuals entering the facility, with alternative search methods for vulnerable populations.

Additionally, the bill requires the department to ensure adequate staffing for operating the body scanners and conducting follow-up searches if contraband is detected. It emphasizes the importance of providing substance use disorder assessments and treatment for inmates identified with substance-related contraband. The legislation also mandates training for staff operating the scanners, the development of policies to minimize radiation exposure, and annual reporting to the governor and legislature on the program's effectiveness, including the types of contraband detected and the treatment services provided to inmates.