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Introduced March 3, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to private spaces.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to ensure that privacy exists in public building multi-occupancy private spaces; identify consequences for using multi-occupancy private spaces designated for the opposite biological sex; identify exceptions for using multi-occupancy private space designated for the opposite biological sex; create cause of action for discrimination and retaliation against a person who makes a good-faith report.

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This bill would require that multi-occupancy private spaces in public buildings, such as restrooms or locker rooms, be used only by people of the same biological sex for which they are designated. It sets out consequences for using a space designated for the opposite biological sex and lists exceptions to that rule. It also creates a legal pathway for people to take action if they face discrimination or retaliation for reporting a violation in good…

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Legislative History

Mar 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 10, 2026 · House
To State Government (H)

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Billy Wesley

Representative · House District 091

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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

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tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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Shane Baker

Representative · House District 085

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Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

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ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
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Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

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Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
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Steven Doan

Representative · House District 069

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steven.doan@kylegislature.gov
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Ryan Dotson

Representative · House District 073

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Ryan.Dotson@kylegislature.gov
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Daniel Fister

Representative · House District 056

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Daniel.Fister@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Fugate

Representative · House District 084

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Chris.Fugate@kylegislature.gov
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John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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Kim King

Representative · House District 055

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Kim.King@kylegislature.gov
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William Lawrence

Representative · House District 070

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William.Lawrence@kylegislature.gov
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Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

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candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov
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Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

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Marianne Proctor

Representative · House District 060

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Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Tom Smith

Representative · House District 086

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Nancy Tate

Representative · House District 027

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Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov
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Timmy Truett

Representative · House District 089

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Wade Williams

Representative · House District 004

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wade.williams@kylegislature.gov

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