The department may not: (a) assign an inmate whose biological sex at birth is male to a living area where an inmate whose biological sex at birth is female is assigned; or (b) assign an inmate whose biological sex at birth is female to a living area where an inmate whose biological sex at birth is male is assigned.

Upon a request from a transgender inmate to be assigned to a living area with inmates whose biological sex at birth do not correspond with the transgender inmate's biological sex at birth, the department shall undertake an individualized security analysis considering criminogenic and other factors including: (i) the transgender inmate's anatomy as verified by a medical professional; [...] (vii) an analysis of whether the transgender inmate has a history or pattern of: [...] (B) interacting with peers who display anti-social attitudes or behaviors; (C) negative family issues or influence; (D) a lack of achievement in education and employment; (E) not participating in pro-social leisure activities; [...] (ix) any other factor determined to be relevant by the executive director.