MAT Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill requires federal prisons to provide medication assisted treatment to pregnant women who are addicted to opioids. This type of treatment uses specific medicines along with counseling to help people recover from drug addiction.
• The main goal is to improve health outcomes for both the mother and the baby. Opioid addiction during pregnancy can lead to serious health risks for newborns, and providing medical care can help prevent these problems.
• Pregnant women in prison have the right to refuse this treatment as long as they are mentally able to make their own medical decisions. The bill ensures the help is available but respects the woman's choice.
• The Director of the Bureau of Prisons would be in charge of making sure this treatment is offered in all federal facilities. This would create a standard rule for how the government cares for pregnant women with addiction in custody.

Impact Analysis

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