Bill > SB832

This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws to provide new regulations for the use of solitary confinement in state and county correctional institutions. Key provisions include: defining terms like "solitary confinement" and "vulnerable populations"; establishing conditions and procedures for placing inmates in solitary confinement, including required medical/mental health evaluations and hearings; prohibiting the use of solitary confinement for certain vulnerable populations; requiring alternative disciplinary measures; and mandating rehabilitation and support for inmates released from solitary confinement. The bill also creates an independent investigator role and a hearing review board to monitor and address solitary confinement practices.