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Int 0355-2022 · BillFiled (End of Session) · May 4, 2022

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to permitting incarcerated individuals in city jails to choose the gender of their doctor

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
17
Introduced
May 4, 2022

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Correction to provide an incarcerated individual with a doctor of the same gender upon request, absent any substantial safety risk.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

May 4, 2022