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Committee advances bill to limit prolonged solitary confinement after extensive testimony; DOC opposes
Summary
SB 1409, a measure to set guardrails on prolonged solitary confinement and require reporting on lockdowns, was reported and re‑referred to the Finance Committee by an 8–7 vote after supporters — including survivors and faith and advocacy groups — testified in favor and Department of Corrections officials objected.
The Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee voted 8–7 to report SB 1409 and refer it to the Finance Committee. The bill would place time limits on prolonged solitary confinement, expand oversight and require the Department of Corrections to track and publicize use of restrictive housing.
Senator Bagby, the bill’s patron, said the proposal “puts guardrails and disclosures on the use of prolonged solitary confinement in Virginia prisons” and would define time limits, increase oversight and require reporting on lockdowns.
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