AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RESTRICTIVE CONFINEMENT OVERSIGHT ACT

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to state law that sets minimum out‑of‑cell time and basic necessities for prisoners placed in disciplinary confinement, requires the Department of Corrections to publish annual reports, and establishes a five‑member restrictive‑housing oversight committee with an ombudsperson. It affects incarcerated individuals, especially those in restrictive housing and vulnerable populations, by providing clearer standards and a way to challenge violations. The measure aims to increase transparency, protect inmate rights, and improve conditions in Rhode Island prisons.

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