N.Y. Correction Law § 607: Prohibition of double-bunked housing

§ 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.