ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced proposed recommendations to change aspects of the controversial HALT Act. That's the bill that was passed in 2021 to restrict the use of solitary confinement in New York prisons.

During the correction officer strike earlier this year, there were calls to repeal the legislation. However, its supporters argue the law was never properly implemented.

A new committee, made up with members from DOCCs, the correction officer union, as well as other unions representing state prison employees, recently proposed amending the law. Some recommendations include: • Clarifying that sexual harassment and lewd conduct could result in segregated confinement • Allow temporary placement in a residential rehabilitation

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