An Act relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities

This bill amends Massachusetts law to improve care for pregnant women in correctional facilities by setting specific time limits for postpartum hospital stays. It requires that a woman remain in the hospital only until her doctor confirms she is safe to return to the facility and a pediatrician verifies that the baby has had at least 72 hours with the mother for health stability. The change directly affects incarcerated mothers and their newborns by ensuring they do not leave the hospital prematurely. This provision aims to balance medical safety with the needs of mother and infant during the early post-delivery period.