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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating the "Safety in Private Spaces Act"; requiring certain entities that maintain water closets or changing facilities to meet specified requirements; authorizing persons to enter a restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex only under certain circumstances; providing that specified persons who enter certain restrooms or changing facilities and refuse to depart when asked to do so commit the criminal offense of trespass, etc.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Safety in Private Spaces Act", creates new requirements for certain entities (such as correctional institutions, educational institutions, and public buildings) to have restrooms and changing facilities designated for exclusive use by females or males, or to provide unisex options. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which a person may enter a restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex, and establishes disciplinary procedures and potential trespass charges for those who violate the law. The bill requires these covered entities to submit documentation of compliance to the relevant state agencies and authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil enforcement actions against non-compliant entities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Fiscal Policy (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1521 (Ch. 2023-106) (on 05/02/2023)
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