AGENCY TESTIMONY
Extension of TGNCNBI task force (Intro 152)
1:16:17
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Deputy Commissioner Torres briefly discusses Intro 152, which proposes to extend the duration of the existing task force related to the treatment and housing of TGNCNBI individuals in DOC custody. She expresses the department's willingness to continue collaborating with the task force.
- DOC regularly participates in the TGNCNBI task force
- The department has worked to implement recommendations from the task force
- Torres welcomes further collaboration with advocates and those with lived experience
- The law department is reviewing the legislation
- DOC looks forward to working with the council on aspects of the bill
Francis Torres
1:16:17
Finally, intro152 would extend the duration of the existing task force related to the treatment and housing of transgender gender nonconfirming, non binary, and intersex individuals.
1:16:33
The department regularly participates in this task force and has worked with members to implement recommendations from the task force and welcomes further collaboration with advocates and with those with Lyft experience in this space.
1:16:51
The law department is reviewing the legislation closely and we look forward to working with the council on some aspects of the bill.
