MA H1959

Limits solitary confinement for inmates 21 years of age or younger to a maximum of 48 hours, only when they pose an immediate and substantial threat to the safety of other inmates or officers

Allows a 24-hour extension beyond the initial 48 hours if the superintendent provides written documentation showing conclusive evidence the inmate continues to pose an immediate threat

Maintains existing solitary confinement rules for inmates over 21, including up to 15 days isolation for disciplinary offenses in state correctional institutions and up to 10 days in county jails

Applies restrictions uniformly across state correctional institutions, county jails, and houses of correction

Amends Chapter 127, Sections 39, 40, and 41 of Massachusetts General Laws governing inmate segregation and isolation procedures