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NC S777
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Erica Smith-Ingram
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AI Summary
- Prohibits correctional institutions from using restraints on pregnant prisoners and detainees during pregnancy, labor, transport, delivery, postpartum recovery, and the eight-week postpartum period, except in extraordinary circumstances requiring individualized determination
- Bans leg or waist restraints entirely on any prisoner or detainee in labor or delivery
- Requires immediate removal of all restraints if a treating physician, obstetrical provider, or health professional requests it
- Mandates written findings within 10 days when restraints are used, retained for at least five years and available for public inspection with privacy protections
- Appropriates $250,000 in nonrecurring funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Public Safety for policy implementation, education, and training
- Requires the Division of Adult Correction to provide mammograms for incarcerated women age 40 and over
- Appropriates $150,000 in recurring funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 to contract for housing assistance to female offenders reentering the community
Legislative Description
Restraint Prohibition and I WILL Act
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/18/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate5/18/2020
Full Bill Text
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