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IN HB1198

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Borders

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the offense of "restroom trespass" as a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly or intentionally entering a public restroom designated for the opposite sex
  • Defines "female" as an individual born female at birth or having at least one X chromosome and no Y chromosome; defines "male" as an individual born male at birth or having at least one X and at least one Y chromosome
  • Provides defenses for entering an opposite-gender restroom for custodial purposes or to render assistance
  • Allows children under 12 to accompany a parent, guardian, custodian, teacher, or babysitter into a restroom designated for that adult's gender
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Use of public restrooms.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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