SB 393-FN (2022): relative to the use of restraints on pregnant women in the custody of a state or county correctional facility.

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SB 393-FN (2022)

relative to the use of restraints on pregnant women in the custody of a state or county correctional facility.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-0327s). The committee's amendment (2022-0327s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 3, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On February 3, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 17, 2022 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 6, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1654h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1654h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 2022 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2022, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2022.

Hearings and Sessions

January 18, 2022, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
April 6, 2022, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
April 6, 2022, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

February 3, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0327s — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1654h — voice vote, passed
May 12, 2022, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Judiciary
January 18, 2022: Hearing: 01/18/2022, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
February 3, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-0327s , 02/03/2022
February 3, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-0327s , AA, VV; 02/03/2022
February 3, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-0327s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/03/2022
March 17, 2022: Introduced 03/17/2022 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
April 6, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/06/2022 11:30 am LOB 202-204
April 6, 2022: Executive Session: 04/06/2022 11:30 am LOB 202-204
April 19, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1654h (Vote 20-0; CC)
May 4, 2022: Amendment # 1654h: AA VV 05/04/2022
May 4, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1654h: MA VV 05/04/2022
May 12, 2022: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/12/2022
May 26, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/26/2022)
May 26, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/26/2022
June 17, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2022; Chapter 0229; Effective 08/16/2022

Laws It Would Change

RSA 623-C