Treatment Courts: Expanding Rehabilitation and Recovery Programs
This act aims to expand and improve treatment court programs, offering addiction treatment and support as an alternative to incarceration. Individuals struggling with substance use disorders, including parents and youth, can receive help, potentially reducing crime and improving their lives. These programs will be more widely available, with an emphasis on equal access and treatment.
Key points
More Treatment Court Programs: The act allows for the creation and enhancement of various treatment courts, including those for juveniles, families, impaired drivers, and adults with substance use disorders, offering treatment instead of incarceration.
Access to Treatment and Support: Participants will receive access to addiction treatment, including medication, as well as support for housing, employment, childcare, and other services, to help them reintegrate into society.
Equal Access and Non-Discrimination: Programs must ensure equal access and treatment for all, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or economic status, and will monitor data to prevent disparities.
Eligibility Restrictions: Individuals charged with or convicted of serious offenses, such as sex offenses, murder, or assault with intent to commit murder, will not be eligible for these programs.
Funding and Oversight: The act authorizes funding for states and local governments to establish and operate these programs, requiring adherence to best practices and regular reporting of outcomes.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2723
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2025-09-04