Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 8 D cosponsors

SB0065      — ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Limits the duration and conditions of isolated confinement for committed persons.

The bill restricts isolated confinement to a maximum of 10 consecutive days and ensures basic needs are met. It also protects certain individuals from being placed in isolated confinement based on age, disability, or pregnancy status.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect workers in correctional facilities by changing the protocols for handling committed persons in isolation.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0065      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB0065     ?
SB0065      is sponsored by Robert Peters (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), and Karina Villa (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0065     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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