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HB 1243 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

Pregnancy services for inmates.

Summary
Provides that a correctional facility shall provide specific care, treatment, and education for pregnant inmates and inmates who have recently given birth. Requires the commissioner of correction to submit to the governor, the chief justice of the supreme court, and the legislative council an annual report that includes an account of every instance when a pregnant inmate has been restrained in a correctional facility.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates improved care for pregnant inmates and restricts unnecessary restraint, promoting humane corrections practices and reform within the criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates healthcare services, treatment, and education for pregnant inmates, improving access to healthcare for a vulnerable population within correctional facilities.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 9, 2025
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Vanessa Summers
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