First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
Summary
The bill makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a male to knowingly use a female‑only restroom or for a female to knowingly use a male‑only restroom. It defines “male” and “female” by birth sex and chromosome makeup, and allows limited defenses such as entering to provide assistance or for custodial reasons. The measure would apply to anyone using single‑sex public restrooms in Indiana.
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