Requires free distribution of condoms to inmates

6 Co-sponsors

• Thomas K. Duane
• Ruth Hassell-Thompson
• Liz Krueger
• Kevin S. Parker
• Eric T. Schneiderman
• Antoine M. Thompson

Title of bill

An act to amend the correction law, in relation to requiring correctional facilities to distribute condoms to inmates

Purpose

_________ The purpose of this bill is to require correctional facilities to _________________________________________________________________ distribute condoms to inmates on a regular schedule without the _______________________________________________________________ request of an inmate. _____________________

Summary of provisions

________________________ Section 1 adds §609 to the Correction Law requiring all correctional ____________________________________________________________________ facilities to distribute condoms to inmates on a regular schedule free ______________________________________________________________________ of charge and without request by the inmate. ____________________________________________

Justification

________________ While in prison many inmates take part in dangerous sexual activities _____________________________________________________________________ that lead to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. This not __________________________________________________________________ only endangers the inmates but also those who come in contact with the ______________________________________________________________________ inmates upon reentry in to society. Regular distribution of condoms to ______________________________________________________________________ inmates would cut down on the spread of sexually transmitted diseases _____________________________________________________________________ within our prisons thus creating a safer environment for those inside _____________________________________________________________________ and outside the prison. Current laws make sexual activities within a ____________________________________________________________________ prison illegal therefore an inmate will not ask for a condom in fear ____________________________________________________________________ of punishment. For this reason the distribution of condoms on a _______________________________________________________________ regular schedule and without request is necessary for the safety and ____________________________________________________________________ well being of our inmates and their loved ones. _______________________________________________

Legislative history

______________________ 2006: S.4350 - Died in Committee ________________________________

Fiscal implications

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Effective date

_________________ Thirty days after this bill becomes law. ________________________________________