This bill aims to improve health care and safety for people held in immigration detention by ensuring better reporting and accountability for health conditions. It seeks to protect detainees from retaliation when they report health issues.
If you or someone you know is in immigration detention, this bill could lead to better health care and protection against mistreatment.
Who this affects
Detainees · Families of detainees
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires immigration detention facilities to report health conditions of detainees.
2Facilities must create an online system to track medical, dental, and mental health issues.
3Detainees will have access to an anonymous way to report health concerns without fear of retaliation.
4The Department of Homeland Security will review contracts with facilities that receive multiple health complaints.
5Annual audits will assess health conditions and gender-related health protections in these facilities.
