This bill mandates that the New Jersey Department of Corrections (DOC) assign transgender inmates to State correctional facilities based on their gender identity or expression, rather than their assigned gender at birth or anatomical characteristics. During the initial classification process, DOC staff are required to ask inmates about their gender identity, whether they identify as transgender, non-binary, or intersex, and their preferred gender pronoun. Inmates who choose not to answer these questions will not face disciplinary action. Additionally, the bill stipulates that DOC staff, volunteers, and contractors must use the preferred gender pronouns of inmates, with disciplinary measures in place for those who consistently fail to do so.

The bill also defines key terms related to gender identity and expression, including "gender expression," "gender identity," "intersex," "non-binary," and "transgender." It emphasizes that non-binary inmates will be assigned to facilities based on their stated preferences. The Commissioner of Corrections, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, is tasked with creating rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act. This legislation aims to create a more inclusive and respectful environment for transgender and non-binary individuals within the correctional system.