AZ HB2337

Requires medical staff to explain consequences of refusing non-life-threatening treatment and obtain signed refusal forms from prisoners, with documented procedures for refusal cases.

Prohibits use of restraints on pregnant prisoners and detainees during pregnancy and 30 days postpartum, except when medical staff request them or an extraordinary circumstance exists with written justification required.

Bans leg restraints, waist restraints, or restraints hindering physician movement during labor and delivery; prohibits correctional staff from compelling or coercing labor induction.

Mandates pregnant prisoners receive prenatal nutrition per American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines; provides hygiene and nutritional products at no cost for 72 hours after birth.

Establishes procedures for strip searches and pat searches, requiring same-gender officers; requires training for staff on pregnant prisoner care and educational programming for pregnant prisoners on prenatal care, birthing options, and parenting skills.