Utah bill would limit shackling of postpartum women in prison and jails

A state lawmaker is proposing limits on shackling postpartum women in Utah's prison and jails.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 478

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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A state lawmaker behind a series of changes to improve the treatment of expecting and new moms while they’re behind bars — and after they’re released — says they are paying off.

The proof: 14 mothers have been paroled early, 11 were “united permanently” with their children and the vast majority have graduated from a substance use treatment program, Rep. Candice Pierucci told lawmakers on a judiciary panel Tuesday at the state Capitol. She …

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