Bill Would Ensure Written Medical Care Policies for Pregnant Inmates
New legislation that would ensure pregnant inmates in Maryland have access to timely, quality healthcare will be heard in the Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee this afternoon.
Bipartisan Bill Would Ensure Access to Menstrual Hygiene Products for Incarcerated Women
New legislation that would expand access to menstrual hygiene products for incarcerated women will be introduced today in the Maryland General Assembly. The bill would require all Maryland corrections facilities to provide menstrual hygiene products to inmates free of charge and in the quantities they need. The bill’s numerous co-sponsors (33 Senators and 65 delegates) include both Democrats and Republicans.