Maryland HB1154 restricts the use of restrictive housing for pregnant incarcerated individuals and minors.

Maryland HB1154 amends the state's correctional services laws to restrict the use of restrictive housing for pregnant incarcerated individuals and minors. The bill prohibits placing pregnant incarcerated individuals in restrictive housing except in specific circumstances, such as when there is a serious and immediate risk of physical harm or an immediate and credible flight risk. It also mandates that minors in restrictive housing be offered a certain amount of time outside their cell each day and be provided with access to recreation, education, and programming.

Maryland HB1154 restricts the use of restrictive housing for pregnant incarcerated individuals and minors.

Maryland HB1154 amends the state's correctional services laws to restrict the use of restrictive housing for pregnant incarcerated individuals and minors. The bill prohibits placing pregnant incarcerated individuals in restrictive housing except in specific circumstances, such as when there is a serious and immediate risk of physical harm or an immediate and credible flight risk. It also mandates that minors in restrictive housing be offered a certain amount of time outside their cell each day and be provided with access to recreation, education, and programming.