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AR SB623
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Scott
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AI Summary
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Correctional and detention facilities must provide pregnant inmates with timely, regular nutritious meals totaling at least 2,500 calories per day
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Facilities must provide access to a female medical provider during medical examinations of pregnant inmates, unless otherwise provided by the facility
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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
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Pregnant inmates must be transported in vehicles equipped with seatbelts
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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