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S.3432: Solitary Confinement Reform Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2016
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 28, 2016
Bill Summary
Solitary Confinement Reform Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish standards for the use of solitary confinement at federal prisons. It limits the use of solitary confinement to situations that meet certain criteria, including that the confinement is limited to the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions practicable. It also prohibits, with limited exceptions, solitary confinement of inmates who are younger...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6231-6235; text of measure as introduced: CR S6232-6235)
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| Sept. 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |