SB3409: End Solitary Confinement Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to end the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in all Federal agencies and entities with which Federal agencies contract.
Plain-language summary
This bill would ban solitary confinement and other restrictive housing practices in all federal prisons and in private prisons that contract with the federal government. Solitary confinement means isolating inmates alone in cells for extended periods. The bill applies to the federal Bureau of Prisons and any private prison companies that work with federal agencies. It was recently introduced in Congress and currently sits in awaiting review and potential debate.
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SB3409: End Solitary Confinement Act
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Sponsors
Edward Markey
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Elizabeth Warren
Bernard Sanders
Peter Welch
Jeff Merkley
Laphonza Butler