Maryland HB592 establishes a Task Force to study forced infant separation from incarcerated individuals.

Maryland HB592 creates a Task Force to Study Forced Infant Separation From Incarcerated Individuals. The Task Force includes representatives from various sectors, including the Senate, House of Delegates, and nonprofit organizations. It will study the number of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals, the ability of the Division of Correction to create spaces for visitation, and other relevant issues. The Task Force will make legislative recommendations to reduce forced infant separation and will report its findings by December 31, 2027.

Maryland HB592 establishes a Task Force to study forced infant separation from incarcerated individuals.

Maryland HB592 creates a Task Force to Study Forced Infant Separation From Incarcerated Individuals. The Task Force includes representatives from various sectors, including the Senate, House of Delegates, and nonprofit organizations. It will study the number of pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals, the ability of the Division of Correction to create spaces for visitation, and other relevant issues. The Task Force will make legislative recommendations to reduce forced infant separation and will report its findings by December 31, 2027.