B 25-0914 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Safe and Supported Pregnancy and Delivery for Incarcerated Individuals Amendment Act of 2024

This bill requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to offer pregnancy testing, counseling, and healthcare options to incarcerated individuals who are pregnant or may be pregnant. It mandates that the department provide necessary medical supplies, such as breast pumps and storage equipment, at no cost to support breastfeeding and postpartum care. Additionally, the law ensures that pregnant individuals can request a support person to be present during labor, delivery, and recovery, with strict rules limiting denials based on the supporter's criminal history. The legislation also establishes a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for damages if the department fails to comply with these requirements.
Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jul 8, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Dec 17, 2024
Introduced
Amendment (Henderson)
legislature
Nov 25, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0914 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
legislature
Sep 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
legislature
Jul 8, 2024
Introduced
B25-0914 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Christina Henderson
Christina Henderson
IIndependent
DC
At-Large