Bill > S1511

This bill aims to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. The key provisions are: 1. Defines different types of segregated confinement, such as restrictive housing, disciplinary restrictive housing, secure adjustment units, and secure treatment units. It establishes minimum standards for access to out-of-cell time, programming, and privileges for prisoners in general population compared to those in segregated confinement. 2. Prohibits the placement of certain vulnerable populations (pregnant/postpartum, those with disabilities, youth, and older adults) in segregated confinement. 3. Enhances the placement review process, including a presumption in favor of release to general population, detailed written explanations, and the ability for prisoners to challenge their placement in court after 90 days. 4. Requires increased data collection and reporting on the use of segregated confinement, including demographics and outcomes. 5. Establishes a Segregated Confinement Oversight Committee with broad access and authority to monitor conditions. 6. Mandates minimum out-of-cell time and programming access for all prisoners, with limited exceptions. The overall aim is to provide greater protections and safeguards for prisoners in segregated confinement across the state's correctional facilities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1511