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PA HB900
PA HB900In 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; providing for Department of Human Services facilities; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for healthy birth for incarcerated women and providing for restrictive housing prohibited for pregnant or
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Introduced
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
In Committee
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
Crossed Over
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
Passed
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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; providing for Department of Human Services facilities; and, in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for healthy birth for incarcerated women and providing for restrictive housing prohibited for pregnant or postpartum incarcerated individuals and detainees, for cavity search and inspection restrictions, for training and education requirement, 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 and county recording system related to the use of restraints and placement in restrictive housing for pregnant, laboring, and postpartum incarcerated individuals and detainees. It also adds a new chapter to Title 61 to provide requirements for Department of Human Services facilities regarding seclusion, body cavity searches, staff training, provision of menstrual and incontinence products, and postpartum recovery for pregnant and postpartum children in their custody. The bill aims to protect the health and safety of pregnant, laboring, and postpartum incarcerated individuals and detainees, as well as their unborn and newborn children, by limiting the use of restraints and restrictive housing and ensuring access to appropriate medical care and hygiene products.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (45)
Morgan Cephas (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Donna Bullock (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Jason Dawkins (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Wendy Fink (R),
Justin Fleming (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Sara Innamorato (D),
Mike Jones (R),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Eric Nelson (R),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Joanne Stehr (R),
Paul Takac (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Act No. 47 of 2023 (on 12/14/2023)
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