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Mandatory Separation of Inmates Based on Biological Sex in Prisons.

This law establishes strict new rules for housing inmates in federal and state correctional facilities. It mandates that housing decisions must be based solely on biological sex, defined by characteristics present at birth. The goal is to enhance the safety and dignity of incarcerated women by prohibiting the co-location of individuals of different biological sexes, except for brief, non-overnight interactions.
Key points
Federal prisons must house inmates strictly according to their biological sex (chromosomes, genitalia at birth).
The bill prohibits co-locating (including overnight housing) individuals of different biological sexes in detention units.
States failing to implement these separation rules risk losing specific federal crime-fighting funds.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2985
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-10-08