LB99

Limit use of restrictive housing and solitary confinement

Introduced·1/10/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LB99 limits restrictive housing and bans solitary confinement for inmates.

Nebraska LB99 amends the Nebraska Treatment and Corrections Act to limit the use of restrictive housing and prohibit solitary confinement. The bill defines restrictive housing and solitary confinement, and mandates that inmates cannot be held in restrictive housing for more than fifteen consecutive days. It also prohibits placing more than one inmate in a single cell designed for one individual, unless all inmates agree in writing.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Jan 24, 2025

1:30 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jan 16, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for January 24, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Judiciary Committee