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NE LR247
Resolution
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ashlei Spivey
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AI Summary
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Designates the Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study on restrictive housing and solitary confinement in Nebraska correctional facilities, with particular focus on vulnerable populations
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Requires review of current state statutes, regulations, and departmental policies governing restrictive housing practices
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Directs evaluation of how frequently and under what circumstances vulnerable individuals are placed in restrictive housing
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Assesses compliance with prior legislative reforms and identifies gaps between existing law and actual practice
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Authorizes consultation with the Department of Correctional Services, advocacy groups, public health experts, and system-impacted individuals to develop evidence-based policy recommendations
Legislative Description
Interim study to examine the continued use of restrictive housing and solitary confinement in Nebraska's correctional facilities
Last Action
Notice of hearing for October 17, 2025
9/23/2025