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• We're not trying to say we're going to go out there and be reckless, but... out there and be reckless
• just makes common sense, just like we have a fine for speeding, and it is less than the fine for reckless
• They are both risky, but the cost is higher to discourage... but the cost is higher to discourage reckless

Bills: HB30, HB263, HB357, HB359, SB60, SB102, HB30

Keywords: elections, post-election audit, election audit, risk-limiting audit, ballot audit, election integrity, voter confidence, Secretary of State, judge of probate, canvassing board, poll watchers, ballot containers, manual tally, recount, county election, statewide election, general election, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, election transparency

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• times, as I mention in here, where we have to try and get creative, and we've used like a felony reckless
• c><00:35:01.720><c> like</c><00:35:01.800><c> a</c><00:35:01.920><c> felony</c><00:35:02.280><c> Reckless
• </c> and we've used like a felony Reckless and we've used like a felony Reckless conduct<00:35:03.079

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 24:43.760><c> gross</c><00:24:44.000><c> negligence</c><00:24:44.480><c> or</c><00:24:44.720><c> reckless
• </c> is due to gross negligence or reckless is due to gross negligence or reckless disregard,<00:24:46.400
• It also wouldn't apply if the defendant was engaged in gross negligence or reckless disregard of the
• 30:51.840><c> gross</c><00:30:52.159><c> negligence</c><00:30:52.799><c> or</c><00:30:53.039><c> reckless
• </c> engaged in gross negligence or reckless engaged in gross negligence or reckless disregard<00:30:

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• Punitive damages is a mechanism in tort law that is meant to deter bad conduct, deter reckless conduct
• So there's not a market check on bad care or reckless care.
• And right now, Hospital care is not reckless if it impacts their bottom line.
• And so what you see here is an increase in New Mexico for what's being paid out for reckless conduct.
• And if their premiums go up to pay for reckless conduct, that's how it's impacting the bottom line to

Bills: SB41, SB153, SB165, SB261, SB264

Keywords: sexual crimes, statute of limitations, criminal justice, victim rights, child abuse, procurement, contracting, small business, local government, disaster recovery, emergency procurement, certification, public spending, juvenile justice, delinquency, rehabilitation, community corrections, risk assessment, public safety, health regulations

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• And the government entity or official has the burden of proof to demonstrate that the interference is
• health or their person is endangered, there's different levels of felony, whether it's intentional or reckless
• Chairman, members, House Bill 2205 establishes liability for aggravated criminal damage if a person interferes

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2415, which would regulate kratom by treating certain synthetically derived compounds as narcotic drugs, raising the minimum sale age to 21, and penalizing sales of products exceeding a 400 parts per million cap. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill targets dangerous synthetic or highly concentrated kratom while preserving natural leaf products; testimony included a woman describing kratom addiction and treatment, family members describing harm from 7-OH products, and law enforcement and Attorney General’s Office support. Opponents, including criminal justice advocates, warned the bill could sweep in users and create harsh felony penalties, while some speakers urged a full ban and others defended natural kratom as distinct from synthetic products. The committee adopted the Wynn amendment and then gave HB 2415, as amended, a do-pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2870, which would prohibit more than one Level 2 or Level 3 registered sex offender from residing in the same home unless they are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by a neighborhood case involving multiple sex offenders in one residence and argued it was aimed at residential homes, not supervised group homes. Supporters described fear and disruption in their neighborhoods, while opponents argued the bill would reduce already limited housing, make supervision harder, and potentially force people onto the streets; some also raised due process and recidivism concerns. After discussion about possible amendments and the distinction between group homes and unsupervised residences, the committee approved HB 2870 with a do-pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote. Next, the committee heard HB 2413, which requires GPS or electronic monitoring for registered sex offenders who are homeless or lack a permanent address until they obtain one. Supporters said the bill would close a gap because transient registrants are only required to check in every 90 days, leaving law enforcement without regular location information; a policy analyst said monitoring could be implemented through existing systems, though costs and administration would vary. Opponents argued the bill raises due process and equal protection concerns, duplicates existing reporting requirements, and could impose costs on people trying to stabilize their lives. The committee passed HB 2413 on a 5-4 vote. Finally, the committee took up HB 2720, which increases the penalty for purchasing prostitution to a class 6 felony and directs a $200 assessment to the anti-human trafficking fund, with an amendment clarifying the affirmative defense for trafficking victims and restricting use of the assessment to trafficking services. Supporters, including the sponsor, prosecutors, Phoenix police, and a city council member, said the bill targets buyers who drive demand and exploitation. Opponents from criminal justice and anti-violence groups argued the bill could still ensnare trafficking victims and sex workers, especially because the affirmative defense may be hard to assert in practice. After adopting the amendment, the committee gave HB 2720, as amended, a do-pass recommendation by an 8-0-1 vote.

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• And that the government entity or official has the burden of proof to demonstrate that the interference
• health or their person is endangered, there's different levels of felony, whether it's intentional or reckless
• Chairman, members, House Bill 2205 establishes liability for aggravated criminal damage if a person interferes

Bills: HB2205, HB2265, HB2413, HB2415, HB2418, HB2495, HB2589, HB2661, HB2720, HB2771, HB2833, HB2870

Keywords: criminal damage, trespassing, critical facilities, felony, Arizona Revised Statutes, court fees, public defender, criminal justice, legal aid, indigent defense, appeals, administrative assessments, sex offender, electronic monitoring, registration, public safety, youth protection, Kratom, narcotic drugs, regulation

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• This is a completely reckless proposal stitched together in a backroom deal by three people who will
• But what's happening today is so reckless, so completely reckless.

Keywords: 970, all

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• It would establish a definition of criminal negligence for repeated reckless and knowing violations of
• our fire safety requirements, enhance criminal penalties for wanton and reckless violations of the State
• It would establish a definition of criminal negligence for repeated reckless and knowing violations of
• our fire safety requirements, enhance criminal penalties for wanton and reckless violations of the State

Summary: The House first handled a series of routine actions from the Committee on Rules, including adoption of several congratulatory resolutions and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to allow petitions to proceed, including a Hingham land transfer petition and a veteran rental assistance bridge program petition. The Ways and Means Committee then reported out several bills, including a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill, a bill on hot work/fire safety regulation, a free expression/library bill, a bill on ownership and maintenance of certain culverts and dams, a Walsh-Kennedy Commission implementation bill, and a Billerica land transfer for the Yankee Doodle Bike Path. Each was advanced through second or third reading, with the House adopting committee amendments and ordering the bills to third reading or engrossment as appropriate. The most extensive debate centered on S. 2726, an act regarding free expression, which would address book challenges in public and school libraries, require reporting of challenges, protect age-appropriate materials, and establish review procedures. Supporters argued the bill protects intellectual freedom, librarians’ professional judgment, and access to books amid rising censorship efforts; opponents raised concerns about parental rights, local control, and exposure of minors to explicit material. Several amendments were offered and voted on, including one to strike a criminal-law protection, one to streamline the school review process, one clarifying that challenged material is considered in its entirety, and one narrowing who may initiate complaints to parents or guardians; some were rejected and others adopted. The bill ultimately passed to be engrossed by a 151-3 vote. The House also took up H. 5491 implementing the Walsh-Kennedy Commission recommendations on hot work safety after the 2014 Beacon Street fire. Members emphasized firefighter safety, certification and training requirements, stronger penalties for violations, and public notification of violations; the bill passed to be engrossed unanimously. The supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill, H. 5493, covering snow and ice costs, no-cost calls, substance use services, homeless programs, and several outside sections, also passed after amendment votes. Finally, the House enacted two local bills on Holyoke City Council special meetings and the Reading town charter, and then adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.

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• It would establish a definition of criminal negligence for repeated reckless and knowing violations of
• our fire safety requirements, enhance criminal penalties for wanton and reckless violations of the State
• It would establish a definition of criminal negligence for repeated reckless and knowing violations of
• our fire safety requirements, enhance criminal penalties for wanton and reckless violations of the State

Keywords: 1212, all

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• targeted at the most serious and dangerous driving offenses, such as vehicular manslaughter, repeat reckless
• Make it clear, the administrative penalties, the suspension of a license, is meant to address the reckless
• We reserved it to the four where we say you are a reckless driver.
• And so then, because we took away your license for being a reckless driver, we want you to experience

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on AB 2672 (Hart), which would require the California Energy Commission to set parameters for using an existing waiver process to allow non-CARBOB gasoline during fuel supply shocks, with fees used to offset emissions and help fund cleaner vehicles. Supporters said the bill would reduce gas price spikes and provide needed flexibility in emergencies; opponents, including the Western States Petroleum Association and union refinery representatives, argued it would function as a tax, create market uncertainty, and could undermine in-state refining and fuel-system compliance. Members raised concerns about affordability, refinery impacts, and delegation of authority to CARB/CEC, while the author said the bill was intended to be cost-neutral and protect consumers. The committee initially held the bill open and later advanced it on a divided vote. AB 2761 (Petrie-Norris) was heard next and would modernize California crash data reporting by creating a single statewide electronic system for fatal and injury crash reports. The author and AAA supported the measure, saying current paper-based reporting is slow, fragmented, and outdated, delaying safety improvements and federal funding opportunities. There was no registered opposition, and the bill moved forward unanimously to Appropriations. AB 1874 (Wilson) would prevent people convicted of certain serious driving offenses from serving a license suspension while incarcerated, so the suspension would begin when they are actually back on the road. Supporters, including law enforcement and roadway safety groups, said current practice makes suspensions meaningless and weakens accountability for dangerous drivers. Some members questioned whether the bill creates a double penalty, but the author argued the measure is limited to the most serious offenses and ensures the suspension has real public safety effect. The committee approved the bill on a strong vote. The committee also passed its consent calendar bills, and several measures were held open for later vote tallying before the meeting adjourned.

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• This bill is the latest measure to push back on a reckless federal government that is hell-bent on destroying
• This bill is the latest measure to push back on a reckless federal government that is hell-bent on destroying
• And again, a reckless Trump administration is demanding. From credit scores.
• And again, a reckless Trump administration is demanding that Americans— Senator Braun, for what purpose

Bills: SB5223, SB5993, SB5831, SB5928, SB6183, SB6071, SB5995, SB5966, SB5841, SB5840, SB6061, SB6058, SB5931, SB5944, SB5520, SB6011, SB6087, SB6076, SB5916, SB6016, SB5936, SB6137, SB5185, SB5956, SB6025, SB6009, SB5833, SB6161, SB6188, SB5890, SB5917, SB5820, SB5973, SJM8015, SB5816, SB6136, SB6091, SB6024

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, medical debt, interest charges, consumer protection, healthcare, financial burden, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment

Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, including the roll call, approval of the previous day’s journal, referral of committee reports and gubernatorial appointments, and the removal of Senate Joint Memorial 8003 from the consent calendar to the regular calendar. The chamber also received and referred Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1604 to the Committee on Human Services, and later took up several gubernatorial confirmations. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8682 recognizing the YMCA’s 150th anniversary in Washington. Senators spoke in support, describing the YMCA’s role in child care, swim lessons, youth programs, civic engagement, camps, and community health, and guests from YMCA organizations were recognized on the floor. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey P. Fairchild to the Whatcom Community College Board of Trustees, Randall V. Scott to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology Board of Trustees, and Anna M. Franklin to the Community Colleges of Spokane Board of Trustees, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for the family of Representative Tom Dent after his wife suffered a stroke. After caucuses, the Senate returned to floor action on two major bills. Substitute Senate Bill 5185, creating a pilot pathway to physician licensure for international medical graduates, was advanced to final passage and approved 39-1. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5993, lowering the interest rate on medical debt, drew extensive debate about affordability, charity care, and the impact on rural hospitals; amendments were considered, including one to make the bill prospective rather than retroactive, which was adopted, while a rural-hospital differential-rate amendment failed. The bill ultimately passed 29-19. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026.

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• who overtakes and passes a vehicle in the same lane as the vehicle being overtaken, is guilty of reckless
• That's what this is going after to try to reduce some of the collisions. ...and some of the reckless
• That behavior is obviously reckless.
• And I request a tiered penalty system to be used instead to stop the reckless occurrences happening at
• that we look at any discrepancies or things that we can clean up because I do want to stop this recklessness

Summary: The Committee on Public Safety met to hear several presentations and bills. First, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry presented on its K-9 program, describing staffing, specialized detection and trailing teams, and the need to replace retired dogs and modernize an aging, high-mileage vehicle fleet used to transport canines. The committee also heard a presentation from Biometrica on a privacy-focused facial recognition and sensor system designed to identify missing persons and known offenders using law-enforcement-only data; the presenters emphasized that the system does not store video or audio and is intended to balance public safety with privacy. The committee then considered HB 2134, which would prohibit Arizona governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers from contracting for critical infrastructure equipment or software from Chinese companies or the PRC. Supporters, including the sponsor and a national security witness, argued the bill would protect communications and other critical systems from foreign adversary access; concerns were raised about costs and implementation, but the bill was amended to be prospective and to rely on self-certification and risk-based audits. The committee passed HB 2134 with a due pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. HB 2404, which would shift most inter-facility transport of behavioral health patients from peace officers to authorized transporters, drew support from law enforcement and police association witnesses who said officers are not the right personnel for these transports; it passed unanimously, 7-0. HB 2402, dealing with ambulance certificate-of-necessity rules for small or underserved areas, was presented as a compromise measure after work with ambulance stakeholders and firefighters. The bill and a 15-page amendment would require the Department of Health Services to issue certificates in certain small-population areas, streamline applications, add reporting requirements, and address GPS coverage issues; it passed as amended, 7-0. HB 2673, which originally proposed mental health screening and treatment requirements for jail and prison inmates, was narrowed by amendment to create only a study committee on inmate mental health services; family members testified about tragic failures in the system, and the bill passed as amended, 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2253, protecting public employees from retaliation or obstruction when testifying in law enforcement disciplinary appeals, passed 5-0 with two not voting. HB 2270, expanding county protections over seals, logos, and sheriff’s posse naming rights, passed 6-0 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2941, which would treat certain unsafe motorcycle lane-splitting or passing behavior as reckless driving while preserving legal lane filtering, drew both support and concern about overbreadth; after testimony from the sponsor and members of the public, it passed 5-1 with one not voting, and the committee adjourned.

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• it because I think it's far more egregious in certain circumstances to get loaded up and have a reckless
• homicide is the killing of a human being caused by an operation of a motor vehicle by another in a reckless
• If if there's a breakdown to a reckless driving from an original DUI site citation, do not consider that
• connection, even if it's a conviction for reckless driving on a breakdown of there's some sort of DUI
• It's not showing as a as a conviction for the why should a conviction for reckless driving so fault jumps

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• the country have enacted laws and policies only permitting them for violent crimes and sometimes reckless
• the country have enacted laws and policies only permitting them for violent crimes and sometimes reckless
• the country have enacted laws and policies only permitting them for violent crimes and sometimes reckless
• the country have enacted laws and policies only permitting them for violent crimes and sometimes reckless
• Reckless or impaired driving<00:30:00.200><c> a</c><00:30:00.399><c> working</c><00:30:00.799><c> group

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on House Bill 1064, which would implement recommendations from the Fire Safety Research Institute’s Maui wildfire report, clarify the role of the State Fire Marshal, and appropriate funds. Testimony was generally supportive from DLNR, the Climate Advisory Team, the State Fire Council, Hawaiʻi Electric, the Attorney General’s office, the Honu Fire Department, AARP, the Hawaiʻi Insurance Council, and others. Governor Green’s office said it supported the bill but wanted the office of the State Fire Marshal placed under the Department of Defense rather than the governor’s office, citing constitutional and administrative concerns. Members also questioned the State Fire Council about the selection process for the fire marshal and about defensible space and wildfire resilience in different communities. After discussion, the committees deferred decision-making on HB 1064 to Friday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 225 for the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, with the same recommendation from the other committee. The hearing then moved to House Bill 697, which would expand who may review automated speed enforcement images. HDOT supported the bill but said it would prefer funding from the Highway Special Fund or the automated speed enforcement special fund rather than general revenues. Opposition testimony from the ACLU raised privacy concerns, argued the bill blurs the line between law enforcement and infrastructure management, and said DOT staff lack the mandate and expertise for the task. Judiciary said it would need additional capacity to process citations and hearings, and noted the program’s likely workload and costs were still uncertain. The committees then took up House Bill 277 on vehicular pursuit policy. The Attorney General and the Law Enforcement Standards Board urged the committees to defer the bill and let the board develop policy first, while Hawaii County Police opposed the measure as unnecessary, confusing, and too restrictive of officer discretion. Honolulu Police Department and the Policing Project supported the bill, arguing that clearer statewide standards and transparency are needed because pursuits can cause serious injuries or deaths and existing policies are inconsistent or not public. The Policing Project said the bill could be improved with amendments on serious crimes, but supported legislative action to set statewide standards while still involving the board. No final vote or action on HB 277 was taken in the portion provided.

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• I do want to note here that the important language is reckless or intentional intimidation.
• </c><01:05:15.040><c> or</c> focuses on prohibiting reckless or focuses on prohibiting reckless or intentional
• :31.600><c> important</c><01:05:32.200><c> language</c><01:05:32.760><c> is</c><01:05:33.080><c> reckless
• </c> the the important language is reckless the the important language is reckless or<01:05:33.840><c
• with a campaign sign, or you're trying to convince people to vote for you, that's not the same as reckless

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• driving goes for people that reckless driving goes for people that are<03:53:35.279><c> actually</c>
• </c><03:53:56.120><c> driving</c> they'll get the regular reckless driving they'll get the regular reckless
• But I mean, those is the penalty assessment currently for reckless driving?
• </c> assessment for the crime of reckless assessment for the crime of reckless driving<04:05:20.319><
• </c> current penalty assessment for reckless current penalty assessment for reckless driving<04:06:03.680

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Like, if they decide this isn't working out, could they permanently close it without interference from
• </c><00:52:58.240><c> from</c><00:52:58.400><c> the</c> it without interference from the it without interference
• in state and town roads, including Class 5 and 6 roads; the effect of noise, dust, and careless, reckless
• roads the effect of noise dust and roads the effect of noise dust and careless<01:00:21.319><c> Reckless
• Behavior of riders on careless Reckless Behavior of riders on a<01:00:23.200><c> Butter's</c><01:00:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation for the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee, led by Chair Bob Harb. He reviewed committee procedures, including pink cards for witnesses, blue sheets for counts, use of drawers in the committee room, scheduling practices, and how bills would be posted and distributed. Members briefly introduced themselves and explained why they wanted to serve on the committee, with several citing interests in conservation, water quality, outdoor recreation, land use, and related local issues. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1113, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways within the town of Windsor. Representative Ré Colcombe, the sponsor, explained that the bill would allow local OHV/UTV access across a short section of state road in Windsor so residents on divided portions of town could travel legally between areas. He said the town selectmen were already allowing OHRV use on town roads, the route was paved, traffic impacts were expected to be minimal, and local police had no objections. He also said the town would hold public hearings and notify abutters as required, and that if the select board ultimately opposed the proposal he would recommend killing the bill. Members asked about the legal authority for the change, speed limits, traffic volume, winter maintenance, and whether the Department of Transportation or select board had to approve the route. Colcombe said the town must hold a public hearing and that the change would need to be incorporated into RSA 258:10, section 4. He said the road is maintained by the town in winter and by the state in summer. An opponent, Anne Davis, testified that she opposed the bill, saying ATV use should be treated as a tool for forest management rather than recreation, that law enforcement capacity in Windsor was a concern, and that she believed affected residents should be fully notified before any approval. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• It's not just a disregard and recklessness and sort of the ordinary political discourse that might come
• It's not just a disregard and recklessness and sort of the ordinary political discredit.
• It's not just a disregard and recklessness and sort of the ordinary political discourse that might come

Keywords: 909, all

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• Engrossed Senate Bill 5890 is the bill that relates to reckless driving.
• Under current law, a person commits the crime of reckless driving if that person drives a vehicle in
• Reckless driving is a gross misdemeanor, which makes it punishable by a maximum imprisonment time of
• In Grosset Bill 5890 is the bill that relates to reckless driving.
• Under current law, a person commits the crime of reckless driving if that person drives a vehicle in

Bills: SB5420, SB5877, SB5868, SB5109, SB5832, SB5922, SB5944, SB5988, SB6065, SB6103, SB6151

Keywords: veterans, military spouses, service members, uniformed services, National Guard, reservists, active duty, qualifying discharge, veterans preference, hiring preference, public employment, state benefits, license renewal, professional licensing, retirement service credit, pension, public retirement system, Washington RCW, military leave, reemployment rights

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• </c> exceptional set situations for reckless exceptional set situations for reckless drivers.<00:10:40.880
• Increasing reckless behavior and endangering the public rather than reducing risk.
• Increasing reckless behavior and endangering the public rather than reducing risk.
• Increasing reckless behavior and endangering the public rather than reducing risk.
• Increasing reckless behavior and endangering the public rather than reducing risk.

Bills: HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328, HB348, HB106, HB347, HB54, SB118, SB167, SB195, HB260, HB263, HB328

Keywords: bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy