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Introduced
01/15/2016
01/15/2016
In Committee
01/15/2016
01/15/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2016
03/10/2016
Introduced Session
2015-2016 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allowing the use of gender-segregated facilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law in Washington State to clarify the use of gender-segregated facilities, such as bathrooms, restrooms, toilets, showers, locker rooms, or saunas, by specifying that access can be limited to individuals whose genitalia match the gender for which the facility is designated, regardless of whether they are preoperative, nonoperative, or otherwise have genitalia of a different gender. The bill also includes provisions allowing a minor child or a person with a disability to enter a gender-segregated facility that does not match their gender if they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, supervisor, or caretaker of the same gender as the facility. This amendment aims to provide clarity on the existing rights and limitations concerning gender-segregated facilities within the state's anti-discrimination laws, which are codified in Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 49.60.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (37)
Graham Hunt (R)*,
Vincent Buys (R),
Michelle Caldier (R),
Cary Condotta (R),
Tom Dent (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Larry Haler (R),
Mark Hargrove (R),
Mark Harmsworth (R),
Brad Hawkins (R),
Dave Hayes (R),
Teri Hickel (R),
Jeff Holy (R),
Brad Klippert (R),
Linda Kochmar (R),
Joel Kretz (R),
Drew MacEwen (R),
Matt Manweller (R),
Bob McCaslin (R),
Gina Mosbrucker (R),
Dick Muri (R),
Kevin Parker (R),
Liz Pike (R),
Jay Rodne (R),
Joe Schmick (R),
Elizabeth Scott (R),
Matt Shea (R),
Shelly Short (R),
Norma Smith (R),
Melanie Stambaugh (R),
David Taylor (R),
Luanne Van Werven (R),
Maureen Walsh (R),
J.T. Wilcox (R),
Lynda Wilson (R),
Jesse Young (R),
Hans Zeiger (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 03/10/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=2589&year=2015 |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2015-16/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2589.pdf |
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