Bills · S 687
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 687Correctional facilities and imprisonmentGovernment studies and investigations
BCRA of 2025
INTRO FEB 24· LAST ACTION FEB 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, there is limited comprehensive data on the experiences and health outcomes of pregnant and postpartum individuals within the U.S. correctional system. This bill aims to fill that gap by providing a national dataset, offering insights into critical aspects of their care, such as access to medical services, the use of restraints during pregnancy and labor, and pregnancy outcomes like stillbirths or maternal deaths. Voters should care because this information is crucial for understanding the conditions faced by a vulnerable population and for identifying areas where improvements in policy and practice are needed.
If this bill becomes law, it will increase transparency about the treatment of pregnant and postpartum inmates and provide a foundation for evidence-based reforms to ensure more humane and medically appropriate care. If it doesn't pass, the lack of consistent, nationwide data will persist, making it harder to address potential systemic issues and advocate for better standards of care for individuals experiencing pregnancy and childbirth while incarcerated.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States that receive certain federal funds must submit quarterly, anonymized reports to the Attorney General about pregnant inmates and those who have given birth in their correctional facilities.
This establishes a mandatory data collection system to gather nationwide information on a critical and often overlooked population.
PROVISION 02
The reports must include specific details such as demographics, access to prenatal and postpartum care, pregnancy outcomes (e.g., live birth, stillbirth, miscarriage), and information on the use of restraints.
This ensures comprehensive data is collected to provide a detailed picture of the health and treatment of pregnant and postpartum individuals in custody.
PROVISION 03
States failing to comply with reporting requirements may face up to a 10% reduction in specific federal crime-fighting funds, at the discretion of the Attorney General.
This provision creates a strong incentive for states to comply with the reporting mandates, ensuring data collection is widespread.
PROVISION 04
The Attorney General is required to publish all submitted reports publicly and conduct a study on the information to identify ways to improve treatment and examine the relationship between pregnancy outcomes and facility management actions.
This ensures transparency and uses the collected data to inform potential policy changes and improve care for pregnant inmates.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 24
Introduced in Senate
FEB 24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 687
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
Last actionFeb 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025
Senate BillS 687Correctional facilities and imprisonmentGovernment studies and investigations
BCRA of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 24, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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