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MD HB453
MD HB453Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act)
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Introduced
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
In Committee
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting an employee of a correctional facility from discriminating against inmates on the basis of certain protected classes; requiring the managing official of a correctional facility to develop a written nondiscrimination policy regarding inmates; and establishing certain requirements for correctional facilities relating to the gender identity of inmates and inmates who are transgender, nonbinary, or intersex.
AI Summary
This bill, the Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act, prohibits discrimination against inmates in correctional facilities based on factors like race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. It requires correctional facilities to have a written nondiscrimination policy and establishes procedures for inmates to self-identify their gender identity and pronouns, which staff must then use. The bill also allows inmates to be housed based on their gender identity preference, subject to certain security considerations. Overall, the bill aims to protect the rights and dignity of transgender, nonbinary, and intersex inmates in Maryland's correctional system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 2/8/2022 ) (on 02/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0453?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0453f.pdf |
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