Bill > S07215

This bill amends the New York Correction Law to explicitly prohibit the placement of incarcerated individuals under 18 years old in segregated confinement under any circumstances. Currently, correctional facility superintendents have some discretion to confine inmates in separate cells or rooms for maintaining order or discipline. The proposed legislation removes this discretion specifically for minors, effectively banning the practice of isolating juvenile inmates, regardless of the reason. By preventing segregated confinement for individuals under 18, the bill aims to protect younger incarcerated people from potential psychological harm and negative impacts associated with isolation. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment, signaling an urgent policy change in how juvenile inmates are managed within correctional facilities. The bill represents a significant shift in juvenile detention practices, prioritizing the well-being and developmental needs of young incarcerated individuals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7215