FL HB 237

Title: Pregnant Women in Custody
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Summary
Requires every female who is arrested & not released within 72 hours after arrest be administered pregnancy test upon request; requires each municipal or county detention facility notify each arrested female of right to request pregnancy test; authorizes sentencing court to stay beginning of incarceration; authorizes court to order pregnant woman to comply with specified terms & conditions during stay; requires that woman be offered specified assessment & services; requires detention facilities to collect & report specified information.

Status
Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Bill Documents
FL HB 237 - Original Filed Version
2023-10-19 - FL HB 237 (Original Filed Version)