Michigan SB1193: Corrections: prisoners; therapeutic alternative space for prisoners who are a member of a vulnerable population; provide for. Amends secs. 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1192'26

What the bill says

To amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64e.

From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64e. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 64e. (1) The department, in consultation with the safety and wellness committee, shall develop a placement plan for therapeutic and de-escalation spaces within all prisons to replace solitary confinement. If the director determines a qualified prisoner has a well-established and documented pattern of physically assaultive behavior as described in section 64a(4), the qualified prisoner's placement in solitary confinement must be in a therapeutic space as described in this section and as defined in section 64a. A qualified prisoner who is confined in restrictive housing must receive not less than 8 hours each day of meaningful out-of-cell time, including opportunities for congregate engagement, therapeutic programming, recreation, phone calls or video communication, visitation, rehabilitative services, and other structured human interaction intended to reduce the harms associated with isolation. Individuals must maintain access to standard store orders and the ability to order a standard number of SecurePak items. The bureau of health care services, in consultation with trauma-specific mental health treatment experts in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, and social work, and members from the safety and wellness committee, shall create written policies and procedures for the implementation and use of therapeutic spaces. The policies and …

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Sponsors

• Chang, Stephanie (D, 3) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
2. October 1, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG

Common questions

What is SB1193?

SB1193 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Corrections: prisoners; therapeutic alternative space for prisoners who are a member of a vulnerable population; provide for. Amends secs. 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1192'26.

What does SB1193 do?

In its own words: To amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64e.

What is the status of SB1193?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1193?

Chang, Stephanie (D, 3).

Where is the official record for SB1193?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1193