HB 59

  • Florida House Bill
  • 2026 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Pregnant Women in Custody

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Abstract

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.

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Oct 07, 2025

House

Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

House

Referred to Judiciary Committee

House

Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Sep 29, 2025

House

Filed

Bill Text

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H 59 Filed PDF

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