Bill > S1499

This bill aims to promote rehabilitation and ensure the health, treatment, and safety of incarcerated LGBTQI+ people. It requires correctional facilities to designate an LGBTQI+ coordinator to oversee compliance with housing compatibility standards, coordinate education and programs, and support LGBTQI+ activities. The bill also establishes definitions for terms like "LGBTQI+," "general population," and "consensual," and mandates that incarcerated individuals be given the opportunity to voluntarily disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the bill prohibits housing LGBTQI+ individuals with those who harbor homophobic or transphobic sentiments, requires public reporting on PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) investigations and data, and provides LGBTQI+ incarcerated individuals with opportunities for community, self-help groups, and LGBTQI+-themed resources. The bill also addresses issues related to HIV medication access and treatment for incarcerated individuals.