The proposed bill aims to collect comprehensive data regarding the use of solitary confinement in Arkansas prisons and jails. It amends Arkansas Code Title 12, Chapter 25, by removing the previous section on public hearings for community-based residential facilities and inserting new provisions under "General Provisions." A new section, 12-25-102, is introduced, defining key terms related to segregation, serious mental illness, and suicide. The bill mandates that the Department of Corrections, the Division of Youth Services, and local detention facilities submit quarterly reports to the Legislative Council detailing various statistics related to the use of segregation, including demographics of those affected, incidents of self-harm, and the reasons for disciplinary actions.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific data points that must be included in these reports, such as the number of individuals in segregation, the duration of their confinement, and the types of disciplinary infractions leading to segregation. It also requires the initial report to be completed by October 1, 2025. This legislation seeks to enhance transparency and accountability regarding the treatment of incarcerated individuals in Arkansas, particularly those subjected to solitary confinement.