Chair Brooks-Powers introduces Intro 902 and resolutions on postpartum sentencing and restraints
Brooks-Powers lists Intro 902 by Councilmember Lee on mental health protocols and Resolutions 464, 497, and 498. She describes proposals on postpartum mental illness as a sentencing mitigator, prohibiting restraints, and postponing court proceedings.
In addition to today's topic, the committee will be hearing introduction number 902, sponsored by Councilmember Lee, in relation to mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum individuals in the custody of the Department of Correction.
We will also be hearing resolution number resolution numbers 467, 497 and 498.
The resolution 464 also sponsored by Councilmember Lee, but call on the state to pass legislation recognizing postpartum mental illness.
As a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing.
Resolution 497, sponsored by Councilmember Hudson, would call on the state to pass Senate Bill 2667C and Assembly
Bill 1670A, which would prohibit the use of restraints and limit other uses of force on pregnant and postpartum individuals.
In the custody of law enforcement.
Finally, Resolution 498, also sponsored by Councilmember Hudson, would call on the state to pass legislation
allowing pregnant people to postpone court proceedings when in the later stages of pregnancy.
These pieces of legislation are meant to support pregnant people who have contact with
The criminal legal system, a system where being pregnant or postpartum only amplifies the opportunity for trauma one can experience.