Bill > S04583

This bill aims to comprehensively protect the health, safety, and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals and birthing parents by establishing detailed requirements for their medical care, treatment, and conditions of confinement. The bill defines key terms like "birthing parent," "prenatal," "perinatal," and "postpartum" and mandates that correctional facilities provide extensive medical care, including regularly scheduled obstetric appointments, comprehensive prenatal examinations, fetal ultrasounds, nutritional consultations, dental care, mental health screenings, and access to necessary medications and vaccines. The bill prohibits the use of restraints on pregnant or recently birthing individuals, ensures privacy during medical examinations, and allows birthing parents to have a support person during labor and delivery. Additionally, the legislation provides for children born to incarcerated parents to remain with their parents in a nursery setting until 18-24 months of age, with specific provisions for the child's medical care, nutrition, safety, and developmental needs. The bill also includes enforcement mechanisms, allowing birthing parents to challenge violations of these rights through legal proceedings, and requires the correction department to develop detailed regulations to implement these provisions within 180 days of the law's enactment.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4583