Enacts "India's law" to notify next of kin of incarcerated individuals about serious medical events or harmful behavior.
Enacts "India's law" to require local correctional facilities to notify next of kin and allow visitation when an incarcerated individual experiences a serious medical event or demonstrates behavior likely to result in serious harm. This law aims to ensure timely involvement of family members in the care and treatment of incarcerated individuals, particularly those with mental health issues. It defines "serious medical event" and "likelihood to result in serious harm" and mandates notification within 48 hours.
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