NY A08820

Authorizes the State Inspector General to receive and investigate complaints of sexual assault in correctional facilities operated by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.

Requires the State Inspector General to establish confidential reporting systems and develop protocols for reporting and investigating sexual assault allegations, including procedures for evidence collection, victim notification, and criminal referrals.

Grants incarcerated individuals the right to report sexual assaults directly to the State Inspector General and mandates the Department of Corrections provide them with information on how to access the reporting system.

Prohibits retaliation against individuals who report sexual assault and requires allegations of retaliation to be investigated and potentially referred for prosecution.

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law and requires the Department of Corrections to immediately forward any existing sexual assault reports to the State Inspector General's office.