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Lengthy, emotional hearing on HB 121 over sex‑designated multi‑user facilities draws broad opposition and support
Summary
HB 121 would require covered public entities to designate multi‑user restrooms, changing rooms and sleeping quarters by biological sex and take 'reasonable steps' to prevent use by the opposite sex; proponents said it protects women and girls' privacy and safety, opponents—service providers, civil‑rights and trans advocates—said the bill is discriminatory, vague, unenforceable and risks funding and legal consequences for shelters and public agencies.
Representative Carrie Seekins Crow opened House Bill 121 as legislation to protect privacy and safety in intimate multi‑user public spaces by requiring entities to designate restrooms, locker rooms and sleeping quarters for male or female use and to take reasonable steps to ensure privacy. She framed the measure as protecting women and girls in schools, shelters and correctional facilities.
Proponents ranged from the lieutenant governor and conservative legal groups to private citizens who offered accounts of feeling unsafe or uncomfortable. Supporters described three main bill components: (1) facility designation of multi‑user spaces;…
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