A bill meant to limit the use of solitary confinement in New York's prison and jail facilities was approved Tuesday in the state Assembly.The bill was passed by the New York State Senate on Thursday (March 18) and now goes to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has previously opposed the legislation.The measure won the backing of the Democratic-controlled chamber after an hours-long, emotional debate over the measure to curtail the use of segregated confinement. Supporters of scaling back the punishment have likened it to torture.
