The Eliminating Restrictive and Segregated Enclosures (ERASE) Solitary Confinement Act of 2025 seeks to eliminate segregated confinement in jails and impose strict limitations on the use of safe cells. The bill mandates that individuals experiencing mental health emergencies receive appropriate healthcare and requires the Department of Corrections to develop a plan to phase out segregated confinement. It defines key terms related to healthcare and confinement, outlines residents' rights to timely medical attention and privacy, and emphasizes the need for direct observation of residents on suicide watch. The act also prohibits punitive measures for those in such situations and mandates the Department to review incidents of suicides or suicide attempts, reporting findings to the Mayor and the D.C. Council.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department to publish a comprehensive report within 90 days of enactment, detailing plans to eliminate prolonged confinement and including data on residents' confinement status. It establishes a private right of action for residents or former residents to sue for violations of the act, streamlining the grievance process and ensuring access to grievance materials. The Department is tasked with promulgating regulations regarding prolonged confinement within 180 days of the act's effective date, reinforcing residents' rights to seek redress for violations.