Bill

Bill > HB1037


PA HB1037

PA HB1037
Providing for solitary confinement.


summary

Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for solitary confinement.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide for the use of solitary confinement in correctional institutions and facilities. The key provisions include defining the terms and conditions under which solitary confinement may be used, prohibiting its use for certain vulnerable populations, establishing procedures for hearings and reviews, requiring alternative disciplinary measures, and mandating rehabilitation after release from solitary confinement. The bill also creates an independent investigator to monitor compliance, a hearing review board to address solitary confinement misconduct, and requires the Department of Corrections to promulgate regulations and report on the use of solitary confinement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/29/2021)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...