MO HB2552

Prohibits restraints on pregnant offenders during second and third trimesters and for 48 hours post-delivery, including during transportation, court proceedings, labor, and delivery, unless extraordinary circumstances exist

Defines "extraordinary circumstances" as when a corrections officer determines restraints are necessary to prevent escape or serious injury to the offender, staff, or others

Bans leg and waist restraints on pregnant or postpartum offenders entirely; any restraints used must be the least restrictive available and removed immediately upon request by a treating health care provider

Requires corrections officers to document in writing within 7 days any use of restraints on pregnant or postpartum offenders, with reports kept on file for 5 years and reviewed biannually by oversight commissions

Mandates training for correctional employees who interact with pregnant offenders and requires facilities to inform female offenders of these policies upon admission and post them in common areas