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Solitary Confinement Reform: New Standards and Restrictions

This act aims to limit the use of solitary confinement in prisons and detention centers by establishing national standards and oversight. It seeks to improve living conditions for incarcerated individuals and provide better access to healthcare, potentially impacting safety and facility costs. Citizens can expect greater transparency in correctional operations.
Key points
Establishment of a commission to study the impact of solitary confinement and recommend reforms.
Implementation of national standards to restrict solitary confinement to extreme, short-term circumstances.
Improved access to mental health treatment for individuals in solitary confinement.
Creation of a grant program for states to fund community-based mental health and harm reduction programs, contingent on compliance with new standards.
Increased public reporting of data on solitary confinement use in federal and state facilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8048
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2022-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8048.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a commission to study the impact of solitary confinement and recommend reforms.
  • Implementation of national standards to restrict solitary confinement to extreme, short-term circumstances.
  • Improved access to mental health treatment for individuals in solitary confinement.
  • Creation of a grant program for states to fund community-based mental health and harm reduction programs, contingent on compliance with new standards.
  • Increased public reporting of data on solitary confinement use in federal and state facilities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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