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MS SB2753
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Securing Areas for Females Effectively and Responsibly Act" (SAFER Act) to regulate restrooms, changing facilities, and housing in public education buildings based on biological sex.
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Requires public education buildings to maintain restrooms and changing facilities designated exclusively for males and females, or alternatively provide single-occupant or family-use facilities with floor-to-ceiling walls and lockable doors.
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Guarantees students required to live in educational institution housing the right to be housed in single-sex spaces with persons of the same biological sex; applies same requirements to fraternities and sororities operating housing on public land.
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Defines "female," "male," and "sex" based on biological reproductive systems observed or verified at birth, excluding psychological or subjective experience; establishes only two sexes and that sex is objective and fixed.
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Authorizes private enforcement through lawsuits and allows the Attorney General to enforce compliance; permits limited exceptions for childcare, emergency situations, maintenance, law enforcement, and authorized institutional purposes.
Legislative Description
SAFER Act; enact.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
5/13/2024