Bill > SB00198

This bill proposes to amend section 18-96b of the general statutes to provide a broader definition of "out of cell" time for incarcerated individuals. Specifically, the bill clarifies that "out of cell" time encompasses more than just recreational activities, and instead includes any time a person who is incarcerated is outside of their cell. This change is significant because it expands the understanding of what constitutes meaningful time outside of a confined cell space, potentially improving the interpretation of an incarcerated person's daily activities and interactions. By broadening the definition, the bill seeks to create a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to measuring and understanding an incarcerated individual's time and movement within a correctional facility. The bill does not specify exact details of what activities might qualify as "out of cell" time, leaving room for discretion by correctional facilities while establishing a more flexible framework for understanding an inmate's daily experience.

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