Connecticut § 18-81ii Care and treatment of inmate with a gender identity differing from assigned sex at birth and a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Placement of inmate in correctional institution with inmates of the gender consistent with the inmate's gender identity.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 18-81ii — Care and treatment of inmate with a gender identity differing from assigned sex at birth and a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. Placement of inmate in correctional institution with inmates of the gender consistent with the inmate's gender identity.

Connecticut § 18-81ii

Title 18Correctional Institutions and Department of Correction

Ch. 325Department of Correction

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 18-81ii (2026).

Text

Any inmate of a correctional institution, as described in section 18-78, who has a gender identity that differs from the inmate's assigned sex at birth and has a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, as set forth in the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” or gender incongruence, as defined in the most recent revision of the “International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems”, shall:

(1)Be addressed by correctional staff in a manner that is consistent with the inmate's gender identity, (2) have access to commissary items, clothing, personal property, programming and educational materials that are consistent with the inmate's gender identity, and (3) have the right to be searched by a c

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Any inmate of a correctional institution, as described in section 18-78, who has a gender identity that differs from the inmate's assigned sex at birth and has a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, as set forth in the most recent edition of the American Psychiatric Association's “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” or gender incongruence, as defined in the most recent revision of the “International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems”, shall: (1) Be addressed by correctional staff in a manner that is consistent with the inmate's gender identity, (2) have access to commissary items, clothing, personal property, programming and educational materials that are consistent with the inmate's gender identity, and (3) have the right to be searched by a correctional staff member of the same gender identity, unless the inmate requests otherwise or under exigent circumstances. An inmate who has a birth certificate, passport or driver's license that reflects his or her gender identity or who can meet established standards for obtaining such a document to confirm the inmate's gender identity shall presumptively be placed in a correctional institution with inmates of the gender consistent with the inmate's gender identity. Such presumptive placement may be overcome by a demonstration by the Commissioner of Correction, or the commissioner's designee, that the placement would present significant safety, management or security problems. In making determinations pursuant to this section, the inmate's views with respect to his or her safety shall be given serious consideration by the Commissioner of Correction, or the commissioner's designee.

Legislative History

(P.A. 18-4, S. 8; P.A. 23-204, S. 305.) History: P.A. 18-4 effective July 1, 2018; P.A. 23-204 added reference to diagnosis of gender incongruence, effective January 1, 2024.