SB 444

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Corrections (Doc) Children And Minors; Child Care Programs Children And Minors; Generally Corrections; Adult Inmates And Facilities General Assembly; Legislative Council Health; Pregnancy

Abstract

Establishes the Officer Breann Leath Memorial Prison Nursery (nursery) within a correctional facility determined by the commissioner of the department of correction (DOC). Specifies the criteria for operation, design, and implementation of the nursery and minimum standards that govern the nursery. Requires the DOC to provide an annual report to the legislative council concerning the nursery. Amends the statute requiring the DOC to adopt rules governing minimum standards for county jails to include the provision of menstrual discharge collection devices to inmates. Establishes the incarcerated women's maternal health fund to provide funds to support the nursery. Makes a continuing appropriation.