The bill H. B. No. 2025-2026 mandates that all county, municipal, and state correctional facilities in Ohio report the pregnancy outcomes of inmates to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Specifically, it introduces new sections 341.28, 753.34, and 5120.6511 to the Revised Code, which define the types of correctional facilities and establish the reporting requirements. Each facility is required to submit these reports by December 31st of each year, detailing the outcomes for each pregnant inmate who resided at the facility at the conclusion of their pregnancy.
The bill defines "county correctional facility" and "municipal correctional facility," outlining the various types of jails and workhouses included under these categories. Additionally, it specifies that state correctional institutions must report similar information regarding pregnant inmates in their custody. This legislation aims to enhance oversight and data collection regarding pregnancy outcomes among incarcerated individuals, thereby potentially informing health and policy decisions within the correctional system.