Requires free distribution of condoms to inmates

6 Co-sponsors

• Thomas K. Duane
• Ruth Hassell-Thompson
• Liz Krueger
• Kevin S. Parker
• Bill Perkins
• José M. Serrano

BILL NUMBER:S230

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

2009-2010: S.1267 - Died in Committee 2007-2005: S.2015 - Died in Committee 2006: S.4350 - Died in Committee

Fiscal implications

EFFECTIVE DATE: Thirty days after this bill becomes law.