An act relating to gender equity within Vermont’s correctional facilities

This bill aims to improve gender equity in Vermont's correctional facilities. It requires the Department of Corrections to address individuals according to their gender identity, including asking for pronouns and preferred staff gender for searches. The bill also mandates that housing and classification decisions for transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex individuals be made on an individual basis, considering their safety and security needs. Additionally, it requires the Department to comply with national standards for preventing sexual abuse in correctional facilities.

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