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PA HB2875
PA HB2875In general administration, further providing for State recording system for application of restraints to pregnant prisoners or detainees; and, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for restrictive housing prohibited for pregnant or postpartum inmates and detainees, for cavity search and inspection restrictions, for training and education requirement, for family consideration in placement and visitation, for feminine hygiene and incontinence products and for postpartum recovery.
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Introduced
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
In Committee
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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; and, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for restrictive housing prohibited for pregnant or postpartum inmates and detainees, for cavity search and inspection restrictions, for training and education requirement, for family consideration in placement and visitation, for feminine hygiene and incontinence products and for postpartum recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for a state recording system for the application of restraints and use of restrictive housing for pregnant, laboring, and postpartum inmates and detainees. It prohibits the use of restrictive housing for these individuals except in limited circumstances, establishes requirements for cavity searches and inspections, mandates staff training and education programs, allows for family visitation and consideration in placement, ensures access to feminine hygiene and incontinence products, and sets guidelines for postpartum recovery.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Morgan Cephas (D)*,
Tina Davis (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Sara Innamorato (D),
Mike Jones (R),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 09/17/2020)
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