HB 585
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2019
Title
Prisoners, adopting federal procedures for use of restraints on pregnant women
Description
The federal First Step Act established guidelines for the treatment of prisoners, including procedures for the use of restraints on pregnant federal prisoners
This bill would adopt the procedures relating to pregnant prisoners as Alabama law
Relating to prisoners; to adopt federal standards relating to the use of restraints on pregnant prisoners in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections or a law enforcement officer.
Subjects
Prisons and Prisoners
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB 585 - Introduced |