Penal institutions; restraints on pregnant inmates under certain circumstances; prohibit use
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inmate policies, so as to prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant inmates under certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2016
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 15, 2016
Last action Nov 15, 2016
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Nov 15, 2016
Introduced
House Prefiled
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keisha Waites
DDemocratic
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