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
90% Yea
I
Independent2
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
Christina Henderson
IIndependent
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