MD HB310

Clinical professionals must assess incarcerated individuals for developmental or intellectual disabilities during the standard medical screening at intake to Maryland State correctional facilities

Clinical professionals may recommend that individuals identified with developmental or intellectual disabilities not be placed in restrictive housing for more than 15 consecutive days in a 30-day period

Restrictive housing is defined as confinement in a locked room or cell for approximately 22 hours or more per day, including administrative and disciplinary segregation

The 15-day limit does not apply to individuals who commit "prohibited acts," which include causing serious physical injury, making credible threats of violence, sexual assault, extortion, inciting riots, procuring weapons, or escaping

Effective date: October 1, 2026