HB 2535

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Mar 22, 2023
  • Passed House Mar 20, 2023
  • Passed Senate Jun 21, 2023
  • Signed by Governor Jul 18, 2023

Relating to pregnancy in correctional facilities; and prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

Requires Department of Corrections to establish doula program for pregnant and postpartum adults in custody at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Specifies requirements of program and doula services that must be provided to pregnant adults in custody and during one-year postpartum period. Prohibits shackling of adults in custody during labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery in hospital. Prohibits restrictions in movement that interfere with postpartum individual's ability to hold or nurse infant, establish milk supply or receive postpartum recovery care.] Limits use of mechanical restraints on adults in custody during labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery in hospital. Prohibits use of mechanical restraints in manner that interferes with postpartum individual's ability to hold or nurse infant, establish milk supply, obtain lactation support or receive postpartum recovery care. Prohibits pregnant persons or adults in custody who arrive at Department of Corrections facility from undergoing specified types of searches. Permits exceptions when determined and documented concern for safety or suspicion of contraband exists. Requires specified searches to be performed by health care professionals.] Requires department to use medically appropriate procedures constituting least restrictive means to ensure safe transport and arrival at correctional facility following adult in custody giving birth to child at hospital. Directs department to develop certain procedures to implement program and report to Legislative Assembly no later than March 15, 2024. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (30)

Votes


Actions


Jul 26, 2023

House

Chapter 311, (2023 Laws): Effective date September 24, 2023.

Jul 18, 2023

House

Governor signed.

Jun 24, 2023

Senate

President signed.

Jun 24, 2023

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Vote explanation(s) filed by Anderson.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Third reading. Carried by Patterson. Passed.

Jun 21, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-21 by unanimous consent.

Jun 16, 2023

Senate

Carried over to 06-20 by unanimous consent.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

Second reading.

Jun 15, 2023

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

May 08, 2023

Senate

Work Session held.

Apr 26, 2023

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 27, 2023

Senate

Referred to Health Care.

Mar 22, 2023

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Mar 20, 2023

House

Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.

Mar 16, 2023

House

Rules suspended. Carried over to March 20, 2023 Calendar.

Mar 15, 2023

House

Second reading.

Mar 14, 2023

House

Subsequent referral to Ways and Means rescinded by order of the Speaker.

Mar 14, 2023

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and subsequent referral to Ways and Means be rescinded.

Mar 09, 2023

House

Work Session held.

Feb 27, 2023

House

Public Hearing held.

Feb 23, 2023

House

Public Hearing cancelled.

Jan 16, 2023

House

Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 09, 2023

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HJUD Amendment -1 PDF

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