S 5027
Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act
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This bill, the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act, aims to improve the health care and safety of incarcerated women who are pregnant or postpartum. It mandates data collection on their health needs across federal, state, and local systems, requiring the Bureau of Justice Statistics to gather detailed information on care provided and instances of restrictive housing or solitary confinement. The Bureau of Prisons is required to provide appropriate health services, including prenatal care, and limits the use of restrictive housing and solitary confinement for pregnant women. It also directs the GAO to study the services available to pregnant incarcerated women and establishes reporting requirements for the Bureau of Prisons regarding administrative claims and appeals.
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