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NY S02809

NY S02809
Relates to the treatment and placement of incarcerated people based upon gender identity; requires that incarcerated people in state and local correctional facilities who have a gender identity different from the person's assigned sex at birth be addressed and have access to commissary items, clothing and other materials that are consistent with the person's gender identity; and establishes that incarcerated people shall be presumptively placed in a correctional facility with persons of the gend

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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
01/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Relates to the treatment and placement of incarcerated people based upon gender identity; requires that incarcerated people in state and local correctional facilities who have a gender identity different from the person's assigned sex at birth be addressed and have access to commissary items, clothing and other materials that are consistent with the person's gender identity; and establishes that incarcerated people shall be presumptively placed in a correctional facility with persons of the gender that most closely aligns with such person's gender identity unless the person opts out of such placement, such person is free to change their mind and switch at any time.

AI Summary

This bill relates to the treatment and placement of incarcerated individuals based on their gender identity. It requires that incarcerated individuals who have a gender identity different from their assigned sex at birth be addressed and have access to commissary items, clothing, and other materials consistent with their gender identity. The bill also establishes that these individuals shall be presumptively placed in correctional facilities with persons of the gender that most closely aligns with their gender identity, unless they opt out of such placement. The bill further provides protections for transgender incarcerated individuals experiencing harassment or violence due to their gender identity, preventing them from being placed in protective custody for more than 30 days and requiring them to be housed in the least-restrictive setting where they will be safe.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN (on 03/30/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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