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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
In Committee
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)

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