Board Bill Number 212 | Session 2018-2019
Women Inmate Health
Summary
An ordinance pertaining to the duties of the Commissioner of Corrections ("Commissioner") and St. Louis City Sheriff, amending Title 16, Chapter 16.16 by adding to new sections to Chapter 16.16; new section16.16.350 requiring that the physical health needs of pregnant inmates, including providing for adequate nutrition, clothing, continued and adequate access to prenatal care and all other pregnancy related health services, and to limit the restraint of pregnant inmates throughout their pregnancies and post-partum period while in custody; and new section 16.16.360 requiring that adequate feminine hygiene supplies for all female and/or menstruating inmates be provided; and containing an emergency clause.
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Overview
Session: 2018-2019
Sponsor:
Christine Ingrassia
Ordinance: 70952 effective 05/02/2019
Committee: Public Safety
Co-Sponsors:
Jack Coatar, Annie Rice, Larry Arnowitz, Megan E. Green, Terry Kennedy, Cara Spencer, Jeffrey L Boyd, Joseph Vaccaro, Shane Cohn, Pam Boyd
Legislative History
Legislative activities for this board bill. Learn more about what these activities mean.
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01/11/2019
First Reading
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02/01/2019
Second Reading
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02/01/2019
Perfection
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04/15/2019
Third Reading
04/15/2019 Final Passage Vote Results
Ordinance
Ordinance Number: 70952
Effective Date: 05/02/2019
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