Maryland HB310 restricts the use of restrictive housing for incarcerated individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Maryland HB310 modifies the use of restrictive housing in state correctional facilities for incarcerated individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The bill mandates that during intake assessments, clinical professionals evaluate incarcerated individuals for developmental or intellectual disabilities. If a clinical professional recommends against placing an individual in restrictive housing, the facility cannot do so for more than 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period, except if the individual commits a prohibited act.

Maryland HB310 restricts the use of restrictive housing for incarcerated individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Maryland HB310 modifies the use of restrictive housing in state correctional facilities for incarcerated individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The bill mandates that during intake assessments, clinical professionals evaluate incarcerated individuals for developmental or intellectual disabilities. If a clinical professional recommends against placing an individual in restrictive housing, the facility cannot do so for more than 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period, except if the individual commits a prohibited act.