Maternal Health: Support for Pregnant Prisoners
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The bill has many Democratic supporters but faces a tough path because it includes financial penalties for states that do not change their laws.
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The bill allows facilities and states to partner with Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations to create diversion programs for pregnant and postpartum individuals as an alternative to jail. This could expand culturally relevant care options for Native pregnant individuals in the justice system, though participation is optional, not required.
“Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), and Urban Indian organizations”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
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