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2025 New York Laws
COR - Correction
Article 22 - Miscellaneous Provisions
607 - Prohibition of Double-Bunked Housing.

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NY Corr L § 607 (2025)
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§  607.  Prohibition of double-bunked housing. 1. For purposes of this
  section "double-bunked housing" shall mean the practice of  incarcerated
  individual housing where bunk beds are used in a dormitory setting, with
  incarcerated  individuals residing in an open space and sleeping on bunk
  beds.

2. Upon  the  effective  date  of  this  section,  the  department  is
  prohibited  from  housing  incarcerated  individuals using double-bunked
  housing  practices  in   correctional   facilities.   Any   incarcerated
  individuals  housed  in such double-bunked housing on the effective date
  of this section shall be moved to other housing accommodations  provided
  that  such  accommodations are not located in a more restrictive housing
  unit or correctional facility unless otherwise appropriate.

3. The department is authorized to promulgate or repeal any rules  and
  regulations necessary to facilitate the implementation of this section.

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