Texas SB2849 mandates depression screenings for pregnant inmates and those who have given birth within the past year.

Texas SB2849 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to ensure that each pregnant inmate or inmate who has given birth in the preceding year undergoes depression screenings. These screenings must occur once each trimester during the pregnancy, once during the six-week period after giving birth, and at 6 and 12 months after giving birth. The bill also mandates that the Commission on Jail Standards adopt rules and procedures to ensure the safety of prisoners, including access to mental health professionals and health professionals.

Texas SB2849 mandates depression screenings for pregnant inmates and those who have given birth within the past year.

Texas SB2849 amends the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to ensure that each pregnant inmate or inmate who has given birth in the preceding year undergoes depression screenings. These screenings must occur once each trimester during the pregnancy, once during the six-week period after giving birth, and at 6 and 12 months after giving birth. The bill also mandates that the Commission on Jail Standards adopt rules and procedures to ensure the safety of prisoners, including access to mental health professionals and health professionals.