2016 House Bill 5717

Ban males in female’s restroom and vice versa in schools and government

Introduced in the House

June 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

To prohibit public schools from allowing boys to use the girl’s rest room, or girls to use the boy’s rest room, plus locker rooms, showers, etc. Also, to require an equivalent rule for individuals of all ages in government buildings. The bill would allow but not require the relevant authorities to provide an accommodation for individuals who assert having a gender different from their biological sex, but only if it does not violate the prohibition described above.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations