Senate Bill 1110 proposes the allocation of $1,000,000 from building trust funds to the Department of Corrections for the development of preliminary plans and specifications aimed at expanding the mother-young child care program. This program currently allows pregnant women and mothers with infants under one year old in DOC custody to participate in less restrictive placements and services that foster stable relationships with their children. The bill seeks to enhance this initiative by evaluating infrastructure needs and expanding facilities within the state women's correctional system.

The proposed expansion includes the establishment of a prison nursery program in one or more women's institutions, allowing eligible inmates and their newborns to reside together, bond, and nurture each other. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of supporting the healthy development of infants born to these inmates and providing comprehensive postpartum support for mothers. This initiative aims to create a more supportive environment for mothers and their children within the correctional system.