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PA HB1876

PA HB1876
In general administration, further providing for State recording system for application of restraints to pregnant prisoners or detainees; in county correctional institutions, further providing for county recording system for application of restraints to pregnant prisoners or detainees; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for healthy birth for incarcerated women.


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Introduced
09/25/2019
In Committee
09/25/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration, further providing for State recording system for application of restraints to pregnant prisoners or detainees; in county correctional institutions, further providing for county recording system for application of restraints to pregnant prisoners or detainees; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for healthy birth for incarcerated women.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for a state recording system and a county recording system for the application of restraints to pregnant, laboring, or postpartum prisoners or detainees. It also further provides for healthy birth for incarcerated women. Key provisions include requiring written reports on the use of restraints, prohibiting certain types of restraints, allowing medical professionals to request the removal of restraints, and requiring annual reporting and oversight on the use of restraints.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 09/25/2019)

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