Corrections: solitary confinement.

Summary

AB 701 would have the Department of Justice, in partnership with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Board of State and Community Corrections, conduct a comprehensive study of solitary confinement use in all California jails, prisons and private facilities for the first nine months of 2026. The bill mandates detailed data collection, monthly legislative reports, public posting, and a final report by Nov 1 2026, with any mandated costs reimbursed to local agencies. The measure failed to pass.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 26, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 25, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Mar 26, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Feb 15, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
8. Feb 14, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ortega · sponsor

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