Revises provisions relating to local facilities for detention. (BDR 16-241)

SB 141 requires county, city, and town jail operators (sheriffs, police chiefs, or town marshals) to create policies for transgender, gender non-conforming, gender non-binary, and intersex prisoners. These policies must include respectful language, prohibit discrimination, consider prisoner preferences for housing and searches, ensure medical care follows standards, provide access to preferred clothing, and establish grievance processes. The bill does not mandate new facilities or additional staff training beyond existing requirements for state prisons. It directly affects local detention facilities and their staff, aiming to standardize care for these incarcerated individuals. The bill passed the legislature in May 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on June 2, 2025.