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HI HB665

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit annual reports to the legislature no later than twenty days before each regular session regarding pregnancy data for women in custody.

  • Reports must include data on abortions performed, miscarriages, full-term pregnancies, types and frequency of pregnancy complications, and frequency of doctor appointments for pregnancy.

  • Reports may include any other pregnancy-related information the Department of Public Safety determines to be pertinent.

  • Aims to ensure the State provides adequate health care for pregnant women in Department of Public Safety custody by tracking pregnancy outcomes and medical care.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Inmate Pregnancy

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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