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MO SB1389

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nick Schroer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a private cause of action against businesses that have policies allowing individuals to enter restrooms or changing facilities designated for the opposite biological sex, where another person's privacy is violated

  • Defines "biological sex" based on chromosomes, hormones, anatomy, and birth certificate, explicitly excluding gender identity

  • Prevailing plaintiffs may recover nominal damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages of at least $10,000, plus costs and attorney's fees

  • Provides affirmative defenses for disabled individuals or children under 13 accompanied by an adult of the matching sex, employees entering after oral notice for cleaning or safety purposes, and first responders performing lawful duties

  • Excludes unisex restrooms and changing facilities (defined as single-occupancy rooms with floor-to-ceiling walls and secure locks) from the bill's coverage

Legislative Description

Establishes a cause of action against business for violations of privacy in changing facilities or restrooms

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors and Health1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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