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This bill establishes the Division of Women's Services in the Department of Corrections. Under the provisions of this bill, the division is required to develop policies, programs, and services to address: 1) the specific needs of female inmates in the following areas: medical treatment, including prenatal care; mental health treatment, including treatment for physical or sexual abuse or other trauma; substance abuse treatment; parenting; and child reunification; 2) the specific needs of female inmates who are pregnant, have given birth while incarcerated, have recently given birth prior to incarceration, or are breastfeeding; and 3) any other areas deemed appropriate by the commissioner. The bill provides that the division is to be under the immediate supervision of a director who is to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director may appoint employees as necessary, subject to the provisions of Title 11A regarding civil service.

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Linda Greenstein (D)*,  Teresa Ruiz (D)*, 

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 11/18/2019)