Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 252 — Relating to incarceration; to adopt the Alabama Women's CARE Act; to provide for the pregnancy testing of certain women after an arrest; to provide for the supervised pre-incarceration probation of a pregnant woman in certain circumstances; to provide for the self surrender of a woman serving a pre-incarceration term of probation 12 weeks after the birth of her child; to provide for criminal penalties for failure to surrender; to provide procedures for if a woman loses her pregnancy while on pre-incarceration probation; to provide that penal institutions shall report certain information related to pregnant incarcerated women to the Department of Public Health; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.

Last action — Read First Time in House of Origin

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill establishes procedures for the treatment of pregnant women in the criminal justice system.

This bill mandates pregnancy testing for arrested women and allows supervised pre-incarceration probation for pregnant women in specific cases. It also outlines reporting requirements for penal institutions regarding pregnant inmates.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill impacts families by introducing provisions for pregnant women in the justice system, potentially affecting maternal and child health.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may be involved in the requirements for pregnancy testing and reporting related to pregnant incarcerated women.

Summary

Incarceration, supervised pre-incarceration probation for certain pregnant women, provided for, self-surrender 12 weeks after birth, required, criminal penalties for failure to surrender, provided, report of certain information relating to pregnant incarcerated women to Department of Public Health, required

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Referred

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (139)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 252 do?
Incarceration, supervised pre-incarceration probation for certain pregnant women, provided for, self-surrender 12 weeks after birth, required, criminal penalties for failure to surrender, provided, report of certain information relating to pregnant incarcerated women to Department of Public Health, required
Who sponsors HB 252?
HB 252 is sponsored by Rolanda Hollis (D).
What is the current status of HB 252?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 252?
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