HR9817Referred to Committee

To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-21
Introduced
43
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.6% (615 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (43)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would prohibit law enforcement and correctional facilities from using physical restraints like handcuffs, shackles, or chains on pregnant people during labor, delivery, and recovery. It would apply to pregnant individuals in jails, prisons, and during transport to medical facilities, aiming to protect both the health of pregnant people and their babies during childbirth.

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