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HI HB665
Bill
Status
1/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
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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.
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Reports must include data on abortions performed, miscarriages, full-term pregnancies, types and frequency of pregnancy complications, and frequency of doctor appointments for pregnancy.
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Reports may include any other pregnancy-related information the Department of Public Safety determines to be pertinent.
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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.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Inmate Pregnancy
Last Action
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
2/17/2011