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House Bill 1651 |
House Author: González, Mary et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-19 |
Senate Sponsor: Alvarado |
House Bill 1651 amends the Government Code to require the Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) to adopt rules and procedures that meet certain criteria regarding the use of restraints to control or restrict the movement of pregnant prisoners or prisoners who gave birth in the preceding 12 weeks. The bill requires each county jail to submit to TCJS an annual report regarding the jail's use of restraints in that manner. The bill also requires TCJS to adopt rules and procedures establishing minimum requirements for a county jail to identify when a pregnant prisoner is in labor and provide appropriate care to the prisoner.