Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.
Summary
Bill S06463 amends the correction law to authorize the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities. This transfer can occur for up to one year postpartum for individuals who gave birth within eight months prior to their commitment, and for the duration of pregnancy and up to one year postpartum for those who are pregnant. The bill aims to facilitate access to prenatal and postnatal care, promote bonding between the parent and child, and allow participation in various rehabilitative programs.
Impact
The bill will impact state laws by establishing a new section in the correction law that specifically addresses the treatment of pregnant and postpartum individuals in correctional facilities. It mandates the commissioner to develop policies and criteria for these transfers and requires annual reporting on the number of individuals transferred, thus increasing accountability and oversight in the treatment of this vulnerable population.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill appears to be largely positive, as evidenced by the voting history, which shows unanimous support in committee votes and a strong majority in the final Senate floor vote. This suggests a bipartisan recognition of the need for improved treatment and support for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals.
Contention
While the overall sentiment is supportive, there may be contention regarding the implementation of the bill, particularly concerning the resources available for residential treatment facilities and the potential challenges in ensuring the safety and security of both the incarcerated individuals and their children during transfers and programming.
Same As
Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.
Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.
Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.
Authorizes the transfer of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals to residential treatment facilities; requires annual reporting on the number of such incarcerated individuals transferred.
Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.
Relates to the health, safety and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents and their children; requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish rules and regulations relating to conditions in institutions and correctional facilities and the treatment and care of birthing parents in such institutions and facilities.
Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.
Prohibits the use of restraints on and the use of force against incarcerated individuals during labor and incarcerated individuals who have experienced different pregnancy outcomes, absent extraordinary circumstances, and on pregnant and post-pregnancy persons during a custodial interrogation; provides for certain exceptions for restraints to be used and in such case limits the use to wrist restraints.
Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution when such county jail becomes unsafe for the confinement of incarcerated individuals due to extraordinary circumstances.
Relates to the transfer of incarcerated individuals from a county jail to a state correctional institution when such county jail becomes unsafe for the confinement of incarcerated individuals due to extraordinary circumstances.