A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to housing decisions for transgender, gender nonconforming, non-binary and intersex individuals

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Correction to assess all incarcerated individuals for their risk of sexual victimization at intake and when transferred between facilities. This bill would also create an appeals process for transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex individuals who requested specific housing based on identifying as such. This bill would also empower the Board of Correction to issue opinions regarding appeals of housing requests related to gender identity.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council