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AR SB623

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Correctional and detention facilities must provide pregnant inmates with timely, regular nutritious meals totaling at least 2,500 calories per day

  • Facilities must provide access to a female medical provider during medical examinations of pregnant inmates, unless otherwise provided by the facility

  • Pregnant inmates and those who delivered within the previous 30 days cannot be placed in restrictive housing unless they pose a direct threat to safety or facility operations

  • Pregnant inmates must be transported in vehicles equipped with seatbelts

  • Facilities must provide pregnant inmates access to nonprofit educational programming (prenatal care, pregnancy-specific hygiene, parenting classes) and substance abuse treatment

Legislative Description

Concerning The Treatment Of Female Inmates And Detainees In Correctional Or Detention Facilities; And To Amend The Law Regarding The Treatment Of An Inmate Or Detainee Who Is Pregnant Or Has Recently Delivered A Child.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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