A 3439
Establishes the "Female Inmates' Rights Protection Act."
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Bill overview
This bill, the ‘Female Inmates’ Rights Protection Act,’ establishes measures to improve the treatment and rights of female inmates within New Jersey’s correctional system. It mandates that disciplinary actions be gender-appropriate, requiring separate prohibited acts for male and female inmates. The bill also creates a nursery program allowing newborns to remain with incarcerated mothers, and establishes guidelines for doula services and mental health evaluations for inmates participating in the nursery program. Furthermore, it requires annual reporting of disciplinary actions and mandates in-service training for correctional officers.
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Shanique Speight
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