S 2477
End Solitary Confinement Act
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The End Solitary Confinement Act seeks to eliminate the use of solitary confinement and restrictive housing practices within all Federal agencies and entities that contract with the federal government. It establishes minimum standards for out-of-cell interaction, requiring at least 14 hours of daily congregate programming and recreation for incarcerated individuals. The bill also restricts the use of solitary confinement to specific, limited circumstances, such as nighttime counts, required facility business, and emergencies, and prohibits its use on vulnerable populations like young people, individuals with disabilities, or those identifying as LGBTQ+. The legislation aims to address the documented harms of solitary confinement and promote more humane treatment within the federal prison system.
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