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WI AB740

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Francesca Hong

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits solitary confinement in state prisons and county jails to a maximum of 10 days, with a mandatory 60-day waiting period before an inmate can be placed in solitary confinement again

  • Requires facilities to provide inmates with personal items within 2 hours of solitary placement, including at least one book, pen/pencil, 10 pieces of paper, 10 envelopes, personal address book, and hygiene products

  • Mandates pregnant inmates receive access to their prenatal care team (including doula services) within 2 hours of confinement via in-person or hybrid technological methods

  • Guarantees inmates three 25-minute video visitation periods per week (accessible within 24 hours of confinement) with visitors allowed to participate remotely

  • Requires at least 15 hours per week of structured programming beginning within 48 hours, including twice-weekly visits from assigned case managers and visits from health, psychiatric, chaplaincy, education, library, and recreation services

Legislative Description

Solitary confinement. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections12/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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