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TN HB1947
TN HB1947AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, relative to pregnant incarcerated people.
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Introduced
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
In Committee
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires correctional institutions to provide access to support people for certain pregnant prisoners or detainees during prenatal care and postpartum appointments, labor, and delivery. - Amends TCA Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, to require correctional institutions to provide access to a "support person" for certain pregnant prisoners or detainees. The support person is defined as a person of the prisoner's or detainee's choosing who provides emotional support during prenatal care and postpartum appointments, labor, and delivery. The bill requires correctional institutions to grant the support person appropriate facility access and allow them to attend appointments and provide in-person support during labor and delivery. These services are in addition to, and do not replace, the healthcare services routinely provided to the prisoners or detainees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in s/c Corrections Subcommittee of State Government Committee (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1947&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1947 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB1947.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/HB1947.pdf |
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