Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act

This bill amends federal law to require the Bureau of Prisons to employ at least one full-time obstetrician-gynecologist certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology at each facility where female prisoners are incarcerated. The bill mandates that female prisoners receive an initial OB-GYN visit within 14 days of incarceration and specifies required services including menstrual health care, contraceptive counseling, cancer screenings, prenatal and postpartum care, and mental health screening for postpartum depression. The bill also establishes protections for prisoners including informed consent, the right to refuse non-emergency care, and trauma-informed care standards, and requires the Bureau of Prisons to submit annual reports to Congress on implementation.

Sign in and take the values quiz to get a personalized read on how this bill lines up with your positions.