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Female Inmate Safety: Housing Prisoners Based on Biological Sex.

New legislation aims to enhance the safety of women in federal and state prisons. The act mandates that inmates be housed solely based on their biological sex, meaning individuals of different biological sexes cannot be co-located. This measure is intended to protect incarcerated women from violence.
Key points
Federal and state prisons must house inmates based on their biological sex, not gender identity.
Individuals of different biological sexes will not be co-located in detention facilities.
States failing to comply with these rules may lose federal crime-fighting funds.
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Print number: 117_S_3481
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2022-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3481.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal and state prisons must house inmates based on their biological sex, not gender identity.
  • Individuals of different biological sexes will not be co-located in detention facilities.
  • States failing to comply with these rules may lose federal crime-fighting funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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