North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 I · 1 D cosponsors

HB 790 — Solitary Confinement in Prisons.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

69 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of House Bill 790, a line regarding the use of solitary confinement for minor offenders was removed. The previous language stated that solitary confinement should not be used for punishment, emphasizing its role as a last-resort measure. Removing this provision might allow for a broader interpretation of when solitary confinement can be used, which could impact how minors in custody are treated. This change matters as it raises concerns about the welfare and rehabilitation of young offenders.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 790 Short Title:
790 Apr 11, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40428-MS-61 (02/14) Short Title:
Representative Cunningham.
Representatives Cunningham, Michaux, and Harrison (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT FOR MINOR OFFENDERS.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 13, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT FOR MINOR OFFENDERS.
(e) The Department, in consultation with the Domestic Violence Commission, and in accordance with established best practices, shall establish a domestic violence treatment program for offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department and whose official record includes a finding by the court that the offender committed acts of domestic violence.
(e) The Department, in consultation with the Domestic Violence Commission, and in accordance with established best practices, shall establish a domestic violence treatment program for offenders sentenced to a term of imprisonment in the custody of the Department *H790-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 and whose official record includes a finding by the court that the offender committed acts of domestic violence.
*DRH40428-MS-61* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 The Department shall ensure that inmates, whose record includes a finding by the court that the offender committed acts of domestic violence, complete a domestic violence treatment program prior to the completion of the period of incarceration, unless other requirements, deemed critical by the Department, prevent program completion.
The Department shall ensure that inmates, whose record includes a finding by the court that the offender committed acts of domestic violence, complete a domestic violence treatment program prior to the completion of the period of incarceration, unless other requirements, deemed critical by the Department, prevent program completion.
(c) This section does not apply during an extraordinary, emergency circumstance that requires significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster or facility-wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff, Page 2 DRH40428-MS-61 [v.8] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 minors, or wards.
(c) This section does not apply during an extraordinary, emergency circumstance that requires significant departure from normal institutional operations, including a natural disaster Page 2 House Bill 790-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 or facility-wide threat that poses an imminent and substantial risk of harm to multiple staff, minors, or wards.
DRH40428-MS-61 [v.8] (02/17) Page 3
House Bill 790-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 790?
HB 790 is sponsored by Michaux, Insko, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), and Carla D. Cunningham (U).
What is the current status of HB 790?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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