S 2203 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires DOC to provide prenatal and post-partum education and services for certain inmates.

S 2203 requires New Jersey's Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide prenatal and post-partum services to pregnant female inmates under age 60. Upon entry to a correctional facility, all such inmates must be tested for pregnancy, and if confirmed, they would receive mandatory prenatal education, medical evaluations, nutritional counseling, and counseling on pregnancy options (including family planning, birth control, and child placement). The bill also mandates ongoing care for those continuing pregnancies, including obstetrical services, maternity clothing, adjusted housing, and reduced work schedules as medically needed. This bill, introduced in January 2026 and pending committee review, directly affects incarcerated pregnant women in New Jersey state facilities.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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