MD HB454 | 2022 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB523
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-27 - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-27 - Hearing 2/08 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 a certain time period; 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-27 | House | Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2022-01-20 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB454 (Carry Over) 2022-01-27 - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
SB776 (Crossfiled) 2022-02-09 - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
SB776 (Crossfiled) 2022-02-09 - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Child Custody
Correction, Division of
Corrections
Parents and Guardians
Pregnancy
Prerelease and Reentry
Women
Correction, Division of
Corrections
Parents and Guardians
Pregnancy
Prerelease and Reentry
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/HB0454?ys=2022RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0454f.pdf |
