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TN SB2505

TN SB2505
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, relative to pregnant incarcerated people.


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Introduced
02/02/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022

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 support people for certain pregnant prisoners or detainees during prenatal care and postpartum appointments, labor, and delivery. The bill defines "labor" and "support person," and specifies that the services provided under this bill are in addition to, and do not replace, the healthcare services routinely provided to the prisoners or detainees. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 03/22/2022)

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