The bill aims to enhance the treatment of female inmates and detainees in correctional or detention facilities, particularly focusing on those who are pregnant or have recently given birth. It amends existing laws to require facilities to establish policies that ensure pregnant inmates receive necessary prenatal vitamins, nutritious meals providing at least 2,500 calories per day, hygiene products, undergarments, and access to educational programming and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, it mandates that a female medical provider be present during medical examinations of pregnant inmates.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that pregnant inmates or those who have delivered within the last 30 days cannot be placed in restrictive housing unless it is determined that their presence poses a direct threat to safety or the secure operations of the facility. It also introduces a new provision requiring that pregnant inmates be transported in vehicles equipped with seatbelts, thereby ensuring their safety during transport.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB623 V2 - 4-8-2025 10:53 AM: 12-32-103(a), 12-32-104(c)
Old version SB623 Original - 4-3-2025 02:13 PM: 12-32-103(a), 12-32-104(c)
SB 623: 12-32-103(a), 12-32-104(c)