Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee requirement that the commissioner of corrections to house only biological female inmates provision

The bill MN SF1295 aims to require that the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee only houses biological female inmates. This means that the facility would not accommodate transgender women who were assigned male at birth. The bill is intended to clarify the criteria for inmate housing in this specific facility.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to ensure the safety and privacy of biological female inmates. They believe that housing only biological females will create a more secure environment and uphold the rights of women in correctional facilities.

Critics of the bill contend that it discriminates against transgender women and undermines their rights. They argue that such a measure could lead to increased harm and isolation for transgender individuals, and it fails to recognize the complexities of gender identity.