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SB 908 — Maryland

Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing

Altering a certain definition of restrictive housing; limiting the amount of time that an individual may be placed in restrictive housing; requiring all restrictive housing units to create the least restrictive environment necessary for certain purposes; prohibiting the placement of a certain member of a vulnerable population in restrictive housing for any period of time; requiring a certain individual in restrictive housing to be offered a certain amount of time outside the individual's cell each day; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 12, 2026

In committeeBlind and Low VisionCorrectional InstitutionsCorrectionsDeaf and Hard of HearingDevelopmental DisabilitiesDisabilitiesElderly Persons (65+)Evaluations and ReviewsGenderIncarcerated IndividualsMedical ConditionsMental and Behavioral HealthMinorsOmbudsmenParents and GuardiansPregnancyReportsRestrictive HousingSexual OrientationTimeWomen

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judicial Proceedings (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 12, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Sara Love

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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