General Bill
Health Care for Women in the Criminal Justice System:
Authorizes female arrestees to request pregnancy testing; requires testing to be administered by facility medical providers; provides deferred sentences for pregnant women; requires specified postpartum assessments be offered to incarcerated women; requires DOH to collect data relating to women incarcerated in correctional facilities; requires DOH submit annual report to Governor & Legislature.
Effective Date:
July 1, 2021
Last Event:
Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee on Friday, April 30, 2021 2:40 PM
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Bill #:
CS/SB 1426
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Subject:
Pregnant Women in Custody
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Relationship:
Similar
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