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This bill establishes comprehensive restrictions and guidelines for the use of segregated housing and solitary confinement in Minnesota state and local adult correctional facilities. The bill defines key terms such as administrative segregation, disciplinary segregation, and solitary confinement, and sets strict limits on their use. It prohibits solitary confinement entirely and requires that any segregation be used only in limited circumstances, such as serious threats to safety. The bill mandates detailed conditions for segregated housing, including provisions for personal effects, daily wellness checks, access to medical and mental health services, and opportunities for inmates to request reviews of their segregation status. It also establishes protections for vulnerable populations, such as minors, pregnant individuals, and those with mental health conditions, limiting their time in segregation. The legislation requires facilities to provide meaningful opportunities for inmates to return to general population, prevents direct release from long-term segregation, and mandates extensive reporting on segregation practices. Facilities must now follow strict protocols for placing inmates in segregation, including written notices, hearings, and proportional responses to infractions, with a clear preference for less restrictive interventions. The bill aims to reduce the use of segregation and improve conditions for inmates, emphasizing rehabilitation and humane treatment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0207&ssn=0&y=2025