Pennsylvania SB360 amends Title 61 to establish solitary confinement regulations and data collection requirements.
Pennsylvania SB360 amends Title 61 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to introduce a new chapter on solitary confinement. This bill defines key terms such as "inmate," "postpartum period," "solitary confinement," and "member of a vulnerable population." It mandates the Department of Corrections to collect and report data annually, including the number of inmates in solitary confinement, their demographic details, reasons for confinement, and incidents of self-harm or suicide.
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