Mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum individuals in the custody of the department of correction.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Criminal Justice; last step: criminal justice postponed a decision on Oct 27, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote
Mayor
Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Correction, in coordination with Correctional Health Services, to establish and maintain written protocols related to the identification, screening, referral, monitoring, and follow-up care of pregnant or postpartum individuals with mental health needs. After these written protocols are established or revised, they must be publicly on the department’s website and made available to all staff involved in the care of pregnant or postpartum individuals.

Timeline

Thu, May 14, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, May 14, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Public hearing: Criminal Justice
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Criminal Justice: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Public hearing: Women and Gender Equity
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Women and Gender Equity postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Women and Gender Equity: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Criminal Justice postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Criminal Justice: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.