MN SF2423

Prohibits restraining pregnant women in correctional facilities unless an individualized determination finds restraints reasonably necessary for safety and security, and requires use of least restrictive methods available.

Bans use of waist chains, handcuffs behind the back, or devices touching the abdomen during transport of pregnant women, with limited exceptions for women in labor or within three days postpartum only if substantial flight risk or extraordinary circumstances exist.

Requires correctional facilities to provide pregnant and postpartum women (within six months of birth) with pregnancy testing, STI testing, educational materials, doula services access, mental health assessments, and evidence-based treatment for mental illness and postpartum depression.

Mandates staff training on pregnant inmate provisions and requires written or oral notification to pregnant inmates of applicable laws and policies.

Establishes an advisory committee convened by the University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics to consider evidence-based care standards for incarcerated pregnant women and girls, with a report due by January 15, 2015.