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Births in Custody Reporting: Improving Care for Pregnant Inmates

This act aims to improve care for pregnant individuals and those giving birth while in custody. It requires states to collect and report data on pregnancies, births, and medical care in correctional facilities. This information will help identify issues and potentially lead to better treatment standards for pregnant inmates.
Key points
States must collect and report data on pregnant inmates, including their race, ethnicity, and admission quarter.
Reports will cover pregnancy tests, prenatal visits, pregnancy outcomes (e.g., live births, miscarriages, deaths), use of restraints, and postpartum care.
All data collected will be anonymized and aggregated, without any personally identifiable information.
States failing to comply may face a reduction in federal funding for crime control programs.
The Attorney General will study the reported data to improve treatment for pregnant inmates and examine links between conditions and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Additional Information
BCRA of 2025
Print number: S 687
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2025-02-24