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SB 172·FL·senate

Pregnant Women In Custody

FailedFiled Oct 14, 2025
Sponsor: Shev Jones (D)
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Died in Criminal Justice

Mar 13, 2026

Summary

The bill would let any female arrested and held beyond 72 hours request a pregnancy test, and would allow judges to delay the start of a prison sentence for pregnant women up to 12 weeks after birth. It also mandates postpartum health assessments and public reporting of pregnancy‑related outcomes in detention facilities. The measure aims to protect the health of pregnant detainees.

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