Establishes a pilot program to house 10% of incarcerated adults in single-occupancy cells at four California prisons.

The Single-Occupancy Cell Pilot Program of 2026 aims to improve the conditions for incarcerated adults by housing 10% of the population in single-occupancy cells at four designated adult prison facilities. The program seeks to enhance safety, reduce recidivism, and promote better sleep and emotional well-being among inmates. The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will establish criteria for participation, which will be voluntary. The pilot program will not result in new construction and will be implemented by January 1, 2027.

Establishes a pilot program to house 10% of incarcerated adults in single-occupancy cells at four California prisons.

The Single-Occupancy Cell Pilot Program of 2026 aims to improve the conditions for incarcerated adults by housing 10% of the population in single-occupancy cells at four designated adult prison facilities. The program seeks to enhance safety, reduce recidivism, and promote better sleep and emotional well-being among inmates. The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will establish criteria for participation, which will be voluntary. The pilot program will not result in new construction and will be implemented by January 1, 2027.