Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires students use the same restroom or changing room that aligns with their sex at birth.

Highlights:

• Requires all schools develop policies requiring students use the same single or multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that corresponds with their sex at birth (Sec. 1).

• Defines “sex” for the purposes of this bil as an individuals biological sex as female or male listed on their official birth certificate (Sec. 2).

• Defines “multiple occupancy restroom or changing area” as an area in a school building designed or designated to be used by more than one individual at a time, in which students may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other students or individuals, including, but not limited to (Sec. 2):

• Restrooms;

• Lockerooms;

• Changing rooms; or

• Shower rooms.

• Defines “single occupancy restroom or changing area” as an area in a school building designed or designated to be used by one individual at a time, in which students may be in various stages of undress including, but not limited to (Sec. 2):

• Restrooms;

• Lockerooms;

• Changing rooms; or

• Shower rooms.

• Prohibits individuals from entering a single or multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that does not correspond with their biological sex (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes schools to provide alternative facilities upon request to school officials for alternative facilities from the parents of the student (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires students use the same restroom or changing room that aligns with their sex at birth.

Highlights:

• Requires all schools develop policies requiring students use the same single or multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that corresponds with their sex at birth (Sec. 1).

• Defines “sex” for the purposes of this bil as an individuals biological sex as female or male listed on their official birth certificate (Sec. 2).

• Defines “multiple occupancy restroom or changing area” as an area in a school building designed or designated to be used by more than one individual at a time, in which students may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other students or individuals, including, but not limited to (Sec. 2):

• Restrooms;

• Lockerooms;

• Changing rooms; or

• Shower rooms.

• Defines “single occupancy restroom or changing area” as an area in a school building designed or designated to be used by one individual at a time, in which students may be in various stages of undress including, but not limited to (Sec. 2):

• Restrooms;

• Lockerooms;

• Changing rooms; or

• Shower rooms.

• Prohibits individuals from entering a single or multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that does not correspond with their biological sex (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes schools to provide alternative facilities upon request to school officials for alternative facilities from the parents of the student (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text