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HB 0718 -	Penal institutions; restraints on pregnant inmates under certain circumstances; prohibit use
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Tracking Level:

Evaluating

Sponsor:

Waites, Keisha 60th

Last Action:

1/25/2016 - House Second Readers

House Committee:

JudyNC

Assigned To:

Correctional Institutions/Jail	Next Bill
Debra Nesbit	Next Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation
This legislation prohibits the use of handcuffs or shackles on a female inmate during labor, delivery or recovery unless there is reasonable belief that the inmate may harm herself or others.

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