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Mandatory Reporting of Pregnancies and Births in Custody for Better Care.

This Act requires states to collect and report anonymized data on pregnant and postpartum inmates, including details on medical care, pregnancy outcomes, and the use of restraints. The goal is to improve treatment standards and healthcare within correctional facilities. States that fail to comply risk losing up to 10% of certain federal crime control funding.
Key points
States must report quarterly data on the total number of pregnant inmates, their race, ethnicity, and the timeliness of prenatal and postpartum medical screenings.
Detailed reporting is required on every instance of using restraints (shackles) on pregnant individuals during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, including the justification.
The collected data will be made public and used for a federal study aimed at improving the treatment and health standards for mothers in jails and prisons.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5901
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2025-10-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BCRA of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5901.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must report quarterly data on the total number of pregnant inmates, their race, ethnicity, and the timeliness of prenatal and postpartum medical screenings.
  • Detailed reporting is required on every instance of using restraints (shackles) on pregnant individuals during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, including the justification.
  • The collected data will be made public and used for a federal study aimed at improving the treatment and health standards for mothers in jails and prisons.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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