Pregnant and postpartum inmate care amendments in Utah.

Utah HB0122 amends laws to enhance care for pregnant and postpartum inmates. It mandates the Department of Corrections and county jails to report the number of pregnant inmates and those who are parents of minor children. It extends the postpartum recovery period to six weeks post-birth and requires access to postpartum care. The bill also prohibits restraining pregnant or postpartum inmates unless specific security risks are identified. It extends the period for offering social work services to pregnant or recently postpartum inmates from six weeks to eight weeks.

Pregnant and postpartum inmate care amendments in Utah.

Utah HB0122 amends laws to enhance care for pregnant and postpartum inmates. It mandates the Department of Corrections and county jails to report the number of pregnant inmates and those who are parents of minor children. It extends the postpartum recovery period to six weeks post-birth and requires access to postpartum care. The bill also prohibits restraining pregnant or postpartum inmates unless specific security risks are identified. It extends the period for offering social work services to pregnant or recently postpartum inmates from six weeks to eight weeks.