Bill > H3141

This bill amends South Carolina law by adding a new section requiring that inmates confined in state, county, or municipal detention facilities be allowed at least one in-person meeting each month, with important stipulations. The bill defines an "in-person meeting" as a gathering where the inmate and another person are placed in the same room or general area without a continuous partition, with the detention facility permitted to provide only general visual observation of the meeting area but prohibited from audio or video supervision. These monthly meetings must not compromise the security of the detention facility or disrupt its normal operations. The new law would provide inmates with a guaranteed opportunity for face-to-face interaction with another person each month, which could help maintain social connections and potentially support mental well-being during incarceration. The legislation would take effect upon receiving the Governor's approval, and it applies to all state, county, and municipal detention facilities in South Carolina.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3141&session=126&summary=B