MD HB191 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB523
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-10 - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-10 - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Division of Correction to allow a certain pregnant woman and a certain woman who recently gave birth to transfer to the prerelease unit for women for 1 year following the birth; establishing the Healthy Start Bonding Program to facilitate strong bonds between incarcerated women and their children; and requiring the Division to allow liberal visitation between certain individuals and certain children under certain circumstances.
Title
Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-10 | House | Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-10 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
| 2023-11-01 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB523 (Carry Over) 2023-02-01 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
SB71 (Crossfiled) 2024-03-16 - Referred Judiciary
SB71 (Crossfiled) 2024-03-16 - Referred Judiciary
Subjects
Correction, Division of
Corrections
Health
Parents and Guardians
Pregnancy
Prerelease and Reentry
Visitation Rights
Women
Corrections
Health
Parents and Guardians
Pregnancy
Prerelease and Reentry
Visitation Rights
Women
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Services | 3 | 901 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 3 | 902 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 3 | 903 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0191?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0191f.pdf |
