Bill > H2357

This bill aims to promote rehabilitation and ensure the health, treatment, and safety of incarcerated LGBTQI+ individuals. It establishes an LGBTQI+ coordinator in each correctional facility to coordinate housing, education, employment, and programming for LGBTQI+ inmates. The bill also defines key terms like "LGBTQI+" and "general population," and requires facilities to provide opportunities for LGBTQI+ inmates to congregate, form support groups, access LGBTQI+-themed literature and media, and celebrate Pride month. Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to sexual abuse, restrictive housing, and access to HIV medication. The bill also requires the state auditor to provide annual reports analyzing risk factors and systemic issues regarding sexual abuse in prisons and jails, and mandates cultural competency training for mental health providers serving LGBTQI+ inmates.