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House committee approves bill to define women's privacy in schools, correctional facilities and public buildings
Summary
The House Education Committee unanimously advanced House Bill 72 on Jan. 24, which defines male and female for purposes of access to restrooms, locker rooms, sleeping quarters and sets civil remedies; the committee adopted a clarifying amendment about staff entering changing areas.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The House Education Committee on Jan. 24 passed House Bill 72, a measure that would set state standards for access to sex‑segregated facilities in public buildings, schools, higher‑education institutions and correctional facilities and create causes of action when those standards are violated.
Vice Chair Representative Lawley, sponsor of HB72, told the committee the bill "ensures that women and girls are safe and respected in places where privacy is essential" and said it provides clarity for school boards and other public institutions that have sought legislative guidance.
HB72 defines terms such as "restroom," "sleeping quarters," "single‑use" and the statutory definitions of male and female used elsewhere in the draft. The bill separates general public‑facility provisions from…
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