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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that school districts shall regulate and restrict access to public restrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, and other similar places on the basis of biological sex and shall also adopt a policy that provides for gender neutral or alternative facilities for students, staff, and members of the public, as the school district deems appropriate. Provides that school districts are not required to: (1) limit access by a minor accompanied by an adult guardian of the opposite sex into a specified facility appropriate for the adult guardian; (2) prohibit a person with disabilities from using a specified facility appropriate to the biological sex of either the person with disabilities or of an adult caretaker providing assistance; or (3) prohibit access to these facilities by custodial staff, school staff, or other persons in an emergency situation.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that school districts must regulate access to restrooms, locker rooms, and similar facilities based on a person's "biological sex," which is defined as their physical condition of being male or female as determined by chromosomes and assigned at birth. Additionally, school districts must create policies offering gender-neutral or alternative facilities for students, staff, and the public as they see fit. However, the bill includes exceptions, stating that school districts are not required to prevent minors from entering facilities with an adult guardian of the opposite sex, nor are they required to stop individuals with disabilities from using facilities appropriate to their biological sex or that of their caretaker, nor prohibit access by staff or others during emergencies.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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