This bill requires gender neutral bathrooms when public facilities rebuild or build new bathrooms. The bill specifies what gender neutral multi-stalled bathrooms are required to have.
Current Bill Status: Headed for Vote in the House
What You Need to Know
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Commentary on the Bill
Laurie wrote about this in 2021, and it is no surprise that this bill is back on the table. Read Laurie’s latest take on this topic.
Rep. Katie Stuart being asked “What is a Woman?”
Read the Bill
HB1286 Bill Text
View the exact language of the bill
Voting Record
This bill has not yet been voted on.
How to Take Action
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