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COVID-19 in Prisons: Testing, Vaccination, and Medical Care

This act mandates COVID-19 testing and offers vaccination options for individuals in federal correctional facilities and their employees. It ensures free medical care and paid leave for infected staff. The goal is to protect health and safety within prisons and increase transparency regarding pandemic data.
Key points
Mandatory and free COVID-19 testing for all incarcerated individuals and federal correctional facility employees, including weekly testing.
Option for free COVID-19 vaccination for incarcerated individuals and employees, along with vaccine information.
Provision of free medical care and isolation for incarcerated individuals testing positive, and paid leave for infected employees.
Requirement for collecting and publicly reporting detailed data on COVID-19 cases, testing, and vaccinations in correctional facilities.
Establishment of new guidelines for COVID-19 management in correctional facilities, developed with experts, including a prohibition on punitive solitary confinement for medical isolation.
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Print number: 117_S_328
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Correctional Facilities COVID–19 Response Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_328.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory and free COVID-19 testing for all incarcerated individuals and federal correctional facility employees, including weekly testing.
  • Option for free COVID-19 vaccination for incarcerated individuals and employees, along with vaccine information.
  • Provision of free medical care and isolation for incarcerated individuals testing positive, and paid leave for infected employees.
  • Requirement for collecting and publicly reporting detailed data on COVID-19 cases, testing, and vaccinations in correctional facilities.
  • Establishment of new guidelines for COVID-19 management in correctional facilities, developed with experts, including a prohibition on punitive solitary confinement for medical isolation.
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 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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