HB2529

Arizona HB2529 mandates specific medical and educational provisions for pregnant prisoners, including prenatal care and birthing classes.

Arizona HB2529 amends state statutes to enhance medical and educational provisions for pregnant prisoners. It mandates that correctional institutions provide pregnant prisoners with prenatal care, pregnancy-specific hygiene, in-person birthing classes, and written educational materials on birthing options. The bill also requires that pregnant prisoners not be subjected to restraints during pregnancy and for 30 days postpartum, except under extraordinary circumstances.