Senate Bill 744 mandates the establishment of a reporting and notification system by the Department of Corrections (DOC) regarding restricted movement and solitary confinement in state correctional institutions and county jails. The bill requires DOC to create an interactive reporting system on its website that provides information on any restrictions affecting inmate visitation and communication, the number of inmates in solitary confinement, and the total inmate population. Additionally, sheriffs are required to report this information to DOC weekly, and until the system is operational, DOC must provide bi-weekly updates to the legislature on any current restrictions and quarterly reports on solitary confinement placements.

The bill also establishes a notification system that allows inmates to designate up to three individuals to receive alerts via email or text within 24 hours of any restrictions placed on them. The funding provisions include an increase in appropriations for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support the implementation and operation of these systems, totaling $780,000 and $275,000 respectively, along with additional funding for temporary office operations associates to assist until the systems are fully operational.