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NY A05108

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Maritza Davila

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Correction Law Section 500-b to add provisions allowing transgender or intersex inmates to be assigned to any facility housing unit at the sheriff's discretion

  • Requires that housing assignments for transgender or intersex inmates prioritize the inmate's health and safety while maintaining facility management and security standards

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law

  • Sunset provision stipulates that the amendment will be repealed when Section 500-b of the Correction Law is repealed

Legislative Description

Relates to the housing of transgender or intersex inmates; authorizes the sheriff to assign a transgender or intersex inmate to any facility housing unit which shall ensure the inmate's health and safety.

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.160

7/20/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules7/14/2020
Correction2/7/2019

Full Bill Text

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