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Senate advances wide-ranging privacy bill for single-occupancy and multi-occupancy facilities after floor amendment debate
Summary
The Senate Committee of the Whole on Feb. 21 reported House Bill 72 favorably after floor debate and a roll-call. The bill would require multi-occupancy changing areas, restrooms and certain sleeping quarters in covered public and educational facilities to be designated exclusively for males or females, with enumerated exceptions.
The Senate Committee of the Whole on Feb. 21 reported House Bill 72, the "Protecting Women's Privacy in Public Spaces Act," favorably after extended debate and adoption of a technical standing committee amendment and a subsequent roll-call vote.
Sponsor Senator Craigo (floor presentation) said the bill addresses use of multi-occupancy changing areas, restrooms and sleeping quarters, and that it applies to public facilities, educational institutions (including universities and…
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