Prohibit the use of shackling or restraints on juveniles

Summary

The bill bans the use of mechanical restraints—like handcuffs, leg irons, or restraint chairs—on juveniles, allowing them only when a juvenile poses a substantial risk of harm and no less restrictive option exists. It applies to state agencies and private contractors transporting youths, aiming to protect minors from unnecessary restraint.

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