S. 2477In Committee
End Solitary Confinement Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Restricts solitary confinement nationwide by largely banning it in federal facilities, setting minimum incarceration standards, and tying some justice grants to state and local compliance
Key points
- Establish minimum incarceration standards
- Prohibit solitary confinement in federal facilities
- Limit justice grants for noncompliance
- Allow federal civil actions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-28 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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