Bill > S07108

This bill establishes comprehensive women's health provisions for incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities. The legislation creates a mandatory women's health education program that will train medical staff on women's special medical needs, with a focus on providing respectful care to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The bill requires correctional facilities to offer HIV and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and mandates that pregnant incarcerated individuals receive comprehensive prenatal care comparable to care available in the community, including regular check-ups, health education, prenatal vitamins, and a specialized pregnancy-tailored diet. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, to conduct an extensive study on women's healthcare in prisons, examining factors such as frequency of medical visits, wait times, common health issues, and medical outcomes. The study's findings will be compiled into a report to be submitted to the governor and legislature within one year, with the goal of improving healthcare services for incarcerated women. The bill aims to address existing gaps in healthcare and ensure that incarcerated women receive professional, compassionate, and comprehensive medical attention.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7108