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Mandatory Reporting of Births in Custody to Improve Inmate Care.

This Act requires states to collect and report anonymized data on the medical care, pregnancies, and births of incarcerated individuals in jails and prisons. The goal is to improve standards of treatment and healthcare for pregnant inmates and new mothers, increasing transparency in correctional facilities. States failing to provide this information may face reductions in certain federal crime-fighting funds.
Key points
Reporting Requirement: States must quarterly submit anonymized data to the Attorney General regarding the number of pregnant inmates, their race, pregnancy outcomes (including births, miscarriages, deaths), and the location of the outcome.
Healthcare Monitoring: Reporting must include whether inmates received timely pregnancy tests, prenatal visits (within 7 days), and postpartum care (including depression screenings).
Use of Restraints: Detailed information must be collected on the use of restraints on pregnant inmates—during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or transit—along with the justification for their use.
Non-Compliance Consequences: States that fail to comply with reporting requirements may face up to a 10% reduction in federal funds allocated for crime control programs.
Transparency and Study: The Attorney General will publish the collected reports and conduct a study to use the data to improve the treatment of pregnant and postpartum individuals in correctional facilities.
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Print number: 118_S_5565
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2024-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BCRA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5565.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reporting Requirement: States must quarterly submit anonymized data to the Attorney General regarding the number of pregnant inmates, their race, pregnancy outcomes (including births, miscarriages, deaths), and the location of the outcome.
  • Healthcare Monitoring: Reporting must include whether inmates received timely pregnancy tests, prenatal visits (within 7 days), and postpartum care (including depression screenings).
  • Use of Restraints: Detailed information must be collected on the use of restraints on pregnant inmates—during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or transit—along with the justification for their use.
  • Non-Compliance Consequences: States that fail to comply with reporting requirements may face up to a 10% reduction in federal funds allocated for crime control programs.
  • Transparency and Study: The Attorney General will publish the collected reports and conduct a study to use the data to improve the treatment of pregnant and postpartum individuals in correctional facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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