S 2985
Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:03 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the safety and dignity of female inmates by requiring federal and state prisons to separate incarcerated individuals based on biological sex. Specifically, it mandates that the Bureau of Prisons and state prisons not house prisoners of different sexes together, with limited exceptions for temporary, non-overnight co-location. The bill also restricts federal funding to states that do not implement policies prohibiting the co-location of inmates of different sexes and requiring the use of biological sex in housing decisions.
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