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Women who are pregnant in prison could get access to better prenatal nutrition and no longer be put in restraints. That's if Gov. Ducey signs the bill.
A very important piece of legislation flew under the radar this session and was signed into law just as quietly.
House Bill 196, better known as the âDignity for Incarcerated Women Act,â sponsored by Rep. Nick Bain, was created to ensure a basic level of care for pregnant women who are incarcerated. The legislation passed unanimously with little attention, probably because it seemed so obvious.
This bill is part of a national movement seeking to address prison and jail policies that were established for men. As we know, the number of incarcerated women has spiked, and with that, the need for adaptative systems and policies has arisen to ensure that facilities are well equipped to provide adequate resources and address challenges pertaining to their female population. Which can include childbirth.
NC lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to limit shackling of pregnant incarcerated women ncpolicywatch.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ncpolicywatch.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Mississippi law will ban shackling inmates during childbirth
By Emily Wagster Pettus/The Associated Press 5 hours ago
JACKSON Mississippi will join a growing number of states and the federal government in banning the use of restraints on women giving birth in a jail or prison.
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday signed House Bill 196, the “Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act.” It will become law July 1.
It says leg restraints and handcuffs cannot be used on an inmate who is pregnant or in labor unless a jail or prison employee believes she may harm herself, the fetus or any other person, or unless she is believed to be a flight risk.