Adopted by House 3-4-2010
HB4531 HFAT MILEY 3-2
"A Bill to amend and reenact §25-1-16 of the Code of West
Virginia, 1931, as amended; to further amend said code by adding
thereto a new section, designated §31-20-30a; and to amend and
reenact §49-5E-6 of said code, all relating to the proper care of
inmates in state institutions or facilities; authorizing the
transfer of inmates with mental health needs; authorizing the
transfer of inmates for medical reasons under appropriate
supervision; providing criteria, standards and limitations relating
to the proper treatment of pregnant inmates; authorizing restraint
of pregnant inmates when necessary; and providing criteria,
standards and limitations relating to the proper treatment of
pregnant juveniles in the custody of the Division of Juvenile
Services."