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NC H2

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Bishop

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Extra Session 2

AI Summary

  • Requires all public schools to designate multiple-occupancy bathrooms and changing facilities for use based on biological sex as stated on birth certificates, with limited exceptions for custodial, maintenance, medical, or assistance purposes.

  • Extends the same biological sex-based bathroom and facility requirements to all public agencies, including state universities, community colleges, executive branch agencies, and local governments.

  • Preempts local government wage and employment regulations by prohibiting cities and counties from imposing compensation requirements (minimum wage, paid leave, benefits) on private contractors beyond what state law allows.

  • Declares that designating facilities by biological sex does not constitute discrimination in public accommodations and preempts any local ordinances regulating discrimination in public accommodations.

  • Prohibits private rights of action for discrimination complaints, limiting enforcement to investigation and conciliation by the Human Relations Commission.

Legislative Description

Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act

Last Action

Ch. SL 2016-3

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary IV3/23/2016

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