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MA H2088
To ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to further strengthen the anti-shackling law for incarcerated pregnant women. It defines "postpartum recovery" as the time period immediately following childbirth up to a minimum of 6 weeks, or longer as determined by a physician. The bill requires annual training for staff members who transport or supervise female prisoners on the provisions of the anti-shackling law. Additionally, it mandates that any use of restraints on a pregnant or postpartum inmate must be reported within 48 hours to the secretary of public safety and security, and the secretary must submit an annual public report to the legislature detailing compliance with the law and all incidents involving the use of restraints.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (32)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2088 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2088.pdf |
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