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A bill to reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2724| Senate 
| Updated: 4/19/2018
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 than 18 years of age, disabled, pregnant, or recently pregnant. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to establish a transitional process for inmates in solitary confinement, requires inmates in solitary confinement to receive comprehensive mental health evaluations, and requires BOP employees to complete training on mental illness and the psychological effects of solitary confinement. It establishes, within the BOP, an Office of the Civil Rights Ombudsman. The office must be headed by a Civil Rights Ombudsman appointed by the Attorney General. The BOP must annually assess and report on the use of solitary confinement. The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance must establish and administer a solitary confinement resource center.
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Timeline
Apr 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2324-2329)
  • April 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2324-2329)

Crime and Law Enforcement

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A bill to reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2724| Senate 
| Updated: 4/19/2018
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 than 18 years of age, disabled, pregnant, or recently pregnant. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to establish a transitional process for inmates in solitary confinement, requires inmates in solitary confinement to receive comprehensive mental health evaluations, and requires BOP employees to complete training on mental illness and the psychological effects of solitary confinement. It establishes, within the BOP, an Office of the Civil Rights Ombudsman. The office must be headed by a Civil Rights Ombudsman appointed by the Attorney General. The BOP must annually assess and report on the use of solitary confinement. The Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance must establish and administer a solitary confinement resource center.
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Timeline
Apr 19, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2324-2329)
  • April 19, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2324-2329)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAssault and harassment offensesChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeDisability and paralysisExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelHIV/AIDSIntergovernmental relationsJuvenile crime and gang violenceMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationState and local government operationsWomen's health