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S.648: Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 5, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining a woman during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless such woman presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting herself or others. A DHS detention facility may not use a restraint on a detainee who is known to be pregnant, including during labor,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |