H.R.5901

BCRA of 2025 Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025

Introduced·10/31/25

The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 requires states to report on pregnant and postpartum inmates.

The Births in Custody Reporting Act of 2025 mandates states to report to the Attorney General on inmates who are pregnant or have given birth while in custody. States must submit anonymized and aggregate data on pregnant inmates, including prenatal visits, pregnancy outcomes, and use of restraints. The Attorney General will study this information to improve treatment and examine correlations between adverse outcomes and facility management. Non-compliant states may face funding reductions. The Attorney General will publish the reports and submit a study to Congress within two years.

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History

Oct 31, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Oct 31, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.