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MA S1453
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
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure compliance with the anti-shackling law for pregnant incarcerated women. It amends existing law to define "postpartum recovery" as the period immediately following childbirth up to at least 6 weeks or longer as determined by a physician. The bill also requires annual training for staff who transport or supervise female prisoners on the provisions of the anti-shackling law. Additionally, the bill mandates that any use of restraints on pregnant or postpartum inmates must be reported to the Secretary of Public Safety and Security, who then submits an annual public report to the legislature detailing compliance with the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/01/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1453 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1453.pdf |
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