In June, the ACLU testified in the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of legislation  which sought to expand that law by prohibiting shackling pregnant women in their third trimester while they were being transported to or from a court proceeding. The bill unanimously passed the Senate but died in House Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Representative Edith Ajello and Senator Erin Lynch Prata

Status

Died

Session

2017

Bill number

Position

Support