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FL S0332

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires correctional facilities to provide incarcerated women with free health care products including feminine hygiene products, tampons, non-lye-based moisturizing soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste without requiring a medical referral or diagnosis

  • Mandates that health care products be made available in common housing areas and medical care facilities

  • Prohibits male correctional officers from conducting pat-down or body cavity searches on incarcerated women unless the woman poses an immediate risk of harm and no female officer is available

  • Requires male correctional officers to announce their presence when entering women's housing units and prohibits them from entering areas where women may be undressed (restrooms, showers, medical treatment areas) except in emergencies

  • Mandates documentation within 3 days of any emergency incident where a male officer conducts a search or enters a prohibited area, with the facility required to review and retain all such documentation

Legislative Description

Incarcerated Women

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 49 (Ch. 2019-65)

4/26/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/7/2019
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice2/13/2019
Criminal Justice1/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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