A3439

Establishes the "Female Inmates' Rights Protection Act" to ensure gender-appropriate disciplinary actions and services for female inmates.

The "Female Inmates' Rights Protection Act" mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to establish gender-appropriate disciplinary actions and sanctions for inmates, ensuring separate rules for male and female inmates. The commissioner must also implement gender-responsive policies and provide doula services to pregnant inmates, allowing them to have a support person during labor and childbirth. Additionally, the commissioner is required to establish a nursery program allowing newborn children to remain with their incarcerated mothers.