A 4284
Requires DOC to assign transgender inmate to State correctional facility based on inmate's gender identity and use inmate's preferred gender pronoun.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s Department of Corrections (DOC) to assign transgender inmates to correctional facilities based on their gender identity or expression, rather than their assigned sex at birth. It mandates that staff use an inmate’s preferred gender pronoun. The bill also establishes guidelines for how DOC staff should gather this information and ensures that staff who consistently misuse pronouns face disciplinary action. The legislation aims to create a more affirming and respectful environment for transgender inmates within the state’s correctional system.
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Shanique Speight
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