SB0065Introduced in the Senate
ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT
Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Nelson Mandela Act. Provides that a committed person may not be in isolated confinement for more than 10 consecutive days. Provides that a committed person may not be in isolated confinement for more than 10 days in any 180-day period. Provides that the provision of basic needs and services, such as nutritious food, clean water, hygiene supplies, clothing, bedding and mattress, religious materials, legal materials, access to grievance forms, and access to medical and mental health, shall not be restricted as a form of punishment or discipline for committed persons in isolated confinement. Provides that a committed person in protective custody may opt out of that status by providing informed, voluntary, written refusal of that status. Provides that a committed person shall not be placed in isolated confinement if the committed person: (1) is 21 years of age or younger; (2) is 55 years of age or older; (3) has a disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or (4) is pregnant or postpartum. Provides that nothing in the Act is intended to restrict any rights or privileges a committed person may have under any other statute, rule, or regulation. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
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