Nevada AB542 revises provisions for medical services for incarcerated women, ensuring access to necessary care and feminine hygiene products.
Nevada AB542 amends existing law to ensure incarcerated women have access to necessary medical and behavioral health care services, including counseling, medication, pelvic examinations, and mammography. The bill mandates that these services be provided in accordance with community standards and national guidelines. Additionally, it requires the Department of Corrections to provide a sufficient supply of feminine hygiene products at no cost, upon request, and allows women to adjust their supply as needed.
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