MAT Act of 2026 Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026
To direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction to certain women.
This bill, HB9756, aims to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction to specific women who are incarcerated. MAT is a treatment approach that combines medication with counseling and support to help individuals recover from opioid addiction. The bill seeks to ensure that these women receive necessary medical care while in prison.
The bill would impact incarcerated women suffering from opioid addiction by providing them with access to treatment that could help reduce their dependency and improve their health. This could also potentially lead to better outcomes post-release, reducing the risk of relapse and re-incarceration. The bill focuses on a specific group of women, likely those who are pregnant or have young children, to address their unique needs and circumstances.
HB9756 was introduced on July 16, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. As of now, the bill is in the initial stages of the legislative process, where it will be reviewed, potentially amended, and then voted on by committee members. If approved by the committee, it will move forward for a vote by the full House.
