Restraint of pregnant inmates.
Summary
Provides that a correctional facility shall: (1) use the least restrictive restraints necessary on a pregnant inmate when the pregnant inmate is in the second or third trimester of pregnancy; or (2) use no restraints on a pregnant inmate who is in labor, delivering a baby, recuperating from a delivery, or dealing with a medical emergency related to the pregnancy, with certain exceptions. Provides that a correctional facility and a county jail shall provide specific care, treatment, and education for pregnant inmates and inmates who have recently given birth. Repeals the current statute concerning prenatal and postnatal care and treatment and incorporates it into a new chapter concerning medical care and treatment for pregnant inmates. Defines "pregnant inmate" and "restraints".
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2022
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Introduced Jan 6, 2022
Last action Jan 6, 2022
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vanessa Summers
DDemocratic
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