An Act To Require Correctional Facilities And Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities To Release Prisoners And Patients To A Responsible Adult

LD 1000 requires Maine correctional facilities to release prisoners to a responsible adult determined by the Commissioner of Corrections, and substance use disorder treatment facilities to release patients to a responsible adult determined by the facility. The responsible adult must be able to support the individual's transition from incarceration or treatment. The Department of Health and Human Services must adopt rules to implement this requirement for treatment facilities, while the Corrections Commissioner must ensure compliance for prisoners. This applies directly to individuals leaving state correctional facilities or substance use disorder treatment programs.