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SC H3263

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pope

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all multi-occupancy restrooms and changing facilities in public schools and public colleges/universities to be designated for use by only one sex, based on biological sex at birth
  • Prohibits students from being required to share sleeping quarters or multi-occupancy restrooms with members of the opposite sex during school-authorized overnight activities
  • Defines "sex" as biological indicators including chromosomes, hormones, gonads, and genitalia present at birth
  • Imposes a 25% funding penalty on public school districts or higher education institutions that violate these requirements
  • Provides exceptions for custodial work when facilities are unoccupied, medical assistance, emergencies, and accommodations for disabled persons or young children needing physical assistance

Legislative Description

Student physical privacy

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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