CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE INMATES AND DETAINEES IN CORRECTIONAL OR DETENTION FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE TREATMENT OF AN INMATE OR DETAINEE WHO IS PREGNANT OR HAS RECENTLY DELIVERED A CHILD.

Senate Bill 623 concerns the treatment of female inmates and detainees in correctional or detention facilities. The bill specifically addresses the care of individuals who are pregnant or have recently delivered a child. An amendment to the bill details a provision requiring a female medical provider or a female staff member to be present during medical procedures for these female inmates or detainees.