HB4828 - ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT

21 Co-Sponsors

Creates the Restrictive Housing Data Publication and Verification Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall post quarterly reports on the use of restrictive housing on the Department's official website. Provides for the information that must be included in the reports. Provides that the reports shall not include personally identifiable information regarding any committed person. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall compile an annual report summarizing the data collected under this Section and shall submit the annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly, and shall make the annual report available to the public. Provides that the report shall be made available on the Department of Corrections website, beginning January 1, 2025. Defines "restrictive housing". Provides that the Department of Corrections shall implement procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected under this Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall conduct regular audits of its data collection processes and shall take corrective action as necessary to address any inaccuracies or deficiencies identified during these audits. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall collaborate with a third party research university to report the data under the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act and to solicit feedback on ways to improve data collection and reporting. Provides that the reporting requirements of the Act shall be enforceable by an appropriate action brought in the circuit court of the county in which a specific non-reporting facility is located, or in Sangamon or Cook County. Provides that such an action may be filed by anyone who has standing under the traditional rules of standing applicable to other actions to enforce compliance with State law.