S 4060
Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
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The Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act aims to improve maternal healthcare for women in correctional facilities. It seeks to end the practice of shackling pregnant individuals during incarceration and establishes models for prenatal and postpartum care within Bureau of Prisons facilities. The bill also provides grants to states to expand these programs and creates a system for oversight and reporting on their effectiveness, with a focus on addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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