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Uncounted: Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Track Pregnancy Outcomes in Jails and Prisons

A Marshall Project - Cleveland and News 5 investigation helped spark a bipartisan bill to track pregnancy outcomes in Ohio jails and prisons.

Cleveland • 10.27.2025

Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Require Jails to Report Pregnancy Outcomes

The Cleveland Democrat says “all babies should count,” — regardless of whether their mother is behind bars — to ensure access to healthcare for pregnant women.

Cleveland • 05.16.2025

Uncounted: Ohio’s Failure to Track Lost Pregnancies in Jails Spurs Questions Over Care

One woman’s pregnancy ended in the Cuyahoga County Jail amid ignored cries for help and an “egregious performance failure” by medical staff.

Cleveland • 05.15.2025

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