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NY A05108
Bill
Status
2/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Maritza Davila
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires that housing assignments for transgender or intersex inmates prioritize the inmate's health and safety while maintaining facility management and security standards
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law
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Sunset provision stipulates that the amendment will be repealed when Section 500-b of the Correction Law is repealed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