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HB 59 Failed

Pregnant Women in Custody

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Pregnant Women in Custody; Requires every female who is arrested & not released within 72 hours after arrest be administered pregnancy test upon request; requires that each municipal or county detention facility notify each arrested female of right to request pregnancy test; authorizes sentencing court to stay beginning of period of incarceration; authorizes court to order pregnant woman to comply with specified terms & conditions during stay; requires that woman be offered specified assessment & services; requires detention facilities & DOC to collect & report specified information.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Sep 29, 2025
Last action
Mar 13, 2026 — Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled