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S.719: Solitary Confinement Reform Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Solitary Confinement Reform Act This bill establishes standards for the use of solitary confinement at federal prisons. It generally limits the use of solitary confinement to situations that meet certain criteria, including confinement for the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions practicable. It also limits the use of solitary confinement for certain categories of inmates, including pregnant women and individuals with serious...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 7, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |