Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025

# Prison Rape Prevention Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 1015 is legislation designed to address sexual assault in correctional facilities. The bill would establish or strengthen requirements for prisons and jails to prevent rape and sexual abuse of inmates. It would likely include provisions requiring facilities to implement safety measures, staff training, reporting procedures, and potentially standards for housing inmates in ways that reduce vulnerability to sexual assault. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects incarcerated individuals, correctional staff, and the facilities that house prisoners. It would also impact the federal government and state prison systems that would need to implement its requirements.

Advocacy groups focused on inmate safety and civil rights organizations have historically supported such measures. **Current Status** As of now, HR 1015 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill was sponsored by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC). To become law, it would need to pass out of committee, receive a House vote, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President. No further legislative action has been reported at this time.