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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Sylvia R. Garcia

Democrat · TX · Representative

Votes with party: 98.3% (529 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000587

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (59)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-07-23

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-07-23

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-07-23

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would prohibit law enforcement from using physical restraints like shackles, handcuffs, and leg irons on pregnant women during arrest, transport, and incarceration, except in cases where an officer determines there is an immediate safety threat. The bill would also require correctional facilities to provide pregnant inmates with appropriate medical care and housing accommodations. These protections would apply to pregnant women in federal, state, and local custody.

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Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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