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S. 3225 (115th)

Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act

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Introduced

17 July 2018

Last action

17 July 2018 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Subjects

Healthcare, Immigration, Transport

Source updated

10 August 2026

Healthcare · Immigration · Transport

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Summary

Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from detaining a woman during pregnancy or postpartum recovery and must immediately release any detainee found to be pregnant, unless such woman presents an immediate and serious threat of hurting herself or others A DHS detention facility may not use a restraint on a detainee who is known to be pregnant, including during labor, transport to a medical facility or birthing center, and delivery, or during postpartum recovery, except for medical or safety purposes. The bill prohibits DHS detention officers from being present during a pelvic exam of a detainee, labor, delivery, or treatment relating to a pregnancy, unless specifically requested by medical personnel. If a detention officer is requested by medical personnel, such officer shall be female, if practicable, and remain at a reasonable distance from the detainee. The bill requires that a pregnant detainee shall have access to health care services, including comprehensive services relating to reproductive health care and pregnancy.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 2018

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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