Assembly Bill 727 mandates that the Department of Corrections provide every inmate in state correctional institutions with three hours of outdoor time per week, with an exception for those held in the Milwaukee secure detention facility, where this requirement does not apply until the inmate's 91st day of holding. Additionally, county sheriffs are required to ensure that inmates in county jails or houses of correction receive three hours of outdoor time starting from their 31st day of holding. The bill specifies that outdoor access may be restricted during prison or jail lockdowns or for inmates in solitary confinement.

The bill introduces a new section, 302.073, to the statutes, detailing the outdoor access requirements for inmates in both state and county facilities. It clarifies that the outdoor access requirement for the Milwaukee secure detention facility will first take effect on January 1, 2028. This legislation aims to enhance the well-being of inmates by ensuring they have regular access to outdoor environments, which is considered beneficial for mental and physical health.