Lawmakers in New York are seeking Gov. Andrew Cuomo�s signature on legislation limiting the use of solitary confinement in the prison system.

The state Assembly and Senate voted earlier this week to pass a reform bill that includes putting a 15-day limit on the amount of time inmates accused of violence and other misbehavior could spend in solitary confinement. Inmates also would be allowed to request a disciplinary hearing before a prison segregates them.

Cuomo has opposed similar measures in the past over cost issues. A message was left Saturday with the Democrat�s press office.

New York City is close to mostly eliminating solitary confinement at its massive Rikers Island jail facility based on long-running complaints the disciplinary practice is outdated and a form of torture.

(AP)