RI H8275

Prisoners in disciplinary confinement for up to 15 days must receive minimum 2 hours out-of-cell time daily; those held beyond 15 days must receive 3 hours daily with opportunity for social interaction with other prisoners

Establishes a 5-member Restrictive Housing Oversight Committee including a formerly incarcerated person, nonprofit designee, social worker, public defender, and corrections director to monitor solitary confinement practices

Creates a restrictive housing ombudsperson position to investigate complaints, conduct unannounced biannual facility inspections, and ensure compliance with restrictive housing statutes and policies

Requires Department of Corrections to publish annual reports by January 31 detailing prisoner demographics, infractions, confinement lengths, and out-of-cell time for those in restrictive housing

Allows prisoners to bring declaratory judgment actions in Providence County Superior Court for alleged violations of the act; effective date July 25, 2026