Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020

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Bill Number

HR 8155

Introduced

Sep 1, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Topics

Congressional oversight Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Detention of persons Evidence and witnesses Health care coverage and access Mental health

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Summary

Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020

This bill restricts the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody, including by requiring hearings and other procedures for an inmate to contest placement in solitary confinement.

Actions

Sep 1, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 1, 2020

Introduced in House

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