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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to extend the time that an incarcerated woman can remain in the hospital after giving birth. The bill states that the woman shall remain in the hospital until the attending physician certifies that she may be safely discharged and transferred back to the correctional facility, and until the pediatrician caring for the infant has deemed the infant has had sufficient time in the biological mother's presence to reasonably ensure the infant's health, up to but not exceeding 72 hours. This change aims to provide more postpartum care and support for incarcerated women and their newborn infants.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Kay Khan (D)*,
Priscila Sousa (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5016 (on 09/12/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2404 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2404.pdf |
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