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IN HB1079
Bill
Status
1/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Harman
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AI Summary
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Creates a new Class B misdemeanor crime for knowingly or intentionally entering a single-sex public facility designated for the opposite gender, effective July 1, 2016.
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Defines "female" as an individual born female or having at least one X chromosome and no Y chromosome; defines "male" as an individual born male or having at least one X chromosome and at least one Y chromosome.
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Applies only to locker rooms, restrooms, and shower rooms in places of public accommodation that are accessible by multiple people and designated for use by only one gender.
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Does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
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Provides six affirmative defenses including custodial purposes, maintenance, medical assistance, emergencies, natural disasters, and assisting a person in need when accompanied by a family member, legal guardian, or designated assistant of the appropriate gender.
Legislative Description
Single sex facility trespass. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor if: (1) a male knowingly or intentionally enters a single sex facility that is designated to be used only by females; or (2) a female knowingly or intentionally enters a single sex facility that is designated to be used only by males. Provides defenses to the crime.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/5/2016