| Action | Amend Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups to add requirements on restraint of pregnant offenders |
| Stage | Final |
| Comment Period | Ended on 5/7/2014 |
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I support the regulation limiting the use of restraints on pregnant women during labor and delivery.
Restraining a pregnant woman during labor, delivery, and post-partum can pose particular undue health risks to the woman and newborn.