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| Anti-shackling bill moves forward |
| By floridaindependent.com - Ashley Lopez |
| Published: 12/08/2011 |
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A bill that would create uniform and humane rules for the shackling of incarcerated pregnant women passed a state Senate criminal justice committee yesterday. State Rep. Betty Reed, D-Tampa, and Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, introduced the bill to creates rules in county and city jails that protect the health of pregnant women who are incarcerated. Advocates for women’s health have said the law would fill a present gap in jail policies in Florida. Read More. |
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