CA AB732

Requires pregnancy testing for incarcerated persons identified as possibly pregnant upon intake (state prisons) or within 72 hours of arrival (county jails), with tests being voluntary and requiring informed refusal forms if declined.

Mandates pregnancy examination within 7 days of confirmation, including gestational age determination, care planning, and prenatal labs, with scheduled prenatal care visits following medical standards.

Requires provision of prenatal vitamins, newborn care services, lower bunk/tier housing for pregnant persons, and prohibits use of tasers, pepper spray, or chemical weapons against pregnant incarcerated persons.

Establishes rights to support persons during childbirth, comprehensive options counseling regarding prenatal care/adoption/abortion, referrals to social workers, and postpartum examinations for up to 12 weeks with at least 12 weeks recovery before resuming normal activities.

Expands access to menstrual hygiene products (sanitary pads, tampons) at no cost and family planning services to all incarcerated persons in local detention facilities, and requires these items be provided free of charge in both state prisons and county jails.