The bill aims to establish a Correctional Nursery Program within correctional facilities. This program would allow incarcerated mothers to keep their infants with them in a structured and safe environment. It intends to promote bonding between mother and child while providing necessary support and services for both. The main provisions include setting guidelines for the program's operation, ensuring the well-being of the children, offering parenting classes, and facilitating family reunification post-release. The bill seeks to address the unique needs of incarcerated mothers and their infants by promoting family unity and reducing the likelihood of intergenerational incarceration.
2024-02-09: First Reading Judiciary
2024-02-13: Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
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