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Senate committee passes women—s dignity bill after expunging amendment vote
Summary
The committee voted to pass House Bill 1523, a measure to strengthen protections for incarcerated women (banning shackling during childbirth, ensuring feminine-hygiene access). Members debated an amendment referencing Amendment 33 and later expunged that amendment vote before approving the bill as amended.
The Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 1523, aimed at strengthening protections for incarcerated women in state custody.
Sponsors and advocates described the measure as a "women dignity" bill modeled on legislation in other states; provisions highlighted include prohibiting shackling of pregnant inmates during childbirth and ensuring access to feminine-hygiene…
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