HR 4488
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission to investigate the impact of solitary confinement on various sectors and recommend national standards for its reduction. The commission will study the penological, physical, mental, and economic effects of solitary confinement, and propose guidelines for its use, limiting it to extreme circumstances and short durations. Compliance with these standards will be linked to federal funding for correctional facilities and grant programs.
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Primary sponsor
Cedric L. Richmond
Cosponsor
Mark Walker
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