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HB867

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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.

Introduced: March 3, 2026

Last action: March 10, 2026

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This bill would require that multi-occupancy private spaces in public buildings, such as restrooms or locker rooms, be used according to a person's biological sex. It sets out penalties for using spaces designated for the opposite biological sex and lists specific 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 faith. Who it may affect: people who use public buildings, including transgender individuals, and employees or visitors who report violations.

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Mar 3, 2026 · House
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Mar 3, 2026 · House
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Mar 10, 2026 · House
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Primary Sponsor

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Billy Wesley

Representative · House District 091

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Bill.Wesley@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (19)

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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Shane Baker
Shane Baker

Representative · House District 085

Co-sponsor
Shane.Baker@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Ryan Bivens
Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

Co-sponsor
ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Josh Calloway
Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

Co-sponsor
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Steven Doan
Steven Doan

Representative · House District 069

Co-sponsor
steven.doan@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Ryan Dotson
Ryan Dotson

Representative · House District 073

Co-sponsor
Ryan.Dotson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Daniel Fister
Daniel Fister

Representative · House District 056

Co-sponsor
Daniel.Fister@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Chris Fugate
Chris Fugate

Representative · House District 084

Co-sponsor
Chris.Fugate@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of John Hodgson
John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

Co-sponsor
john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Kim King
Kim King

Representative · House District 055

Co-sponsor
Kim.King@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of William Lawrence
William Lawrence

Representative · House District 070

Co-sponsor
William.Lawrence@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Candy Massaroni
Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

Co-sponsor
candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Shawn McPherson
Shawn McPherson

Representative · House District 022

Co-sponsor
Shawn.McPherson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Marianne Proctor
Marianne Proctor

Representative · House District 060

Co-sponsor
marianne.proctor@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Scott Sharp
Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

Co-sponsor
Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Tom Smith
Tom Smith

Representative · House District 086

Co-sponsor
Tom.Smith@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Nancy Tate
Nancy Tate

Representative · House District 027

Co-sponsor
Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Timmy Truett
Timmy Truett

Representative · House District 089

Co-sponsor
Timmy.truett@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Wade Williams
Wade Williams

Representative · House District 004

Co-sponsor
wade.williams@kylegislature.gov

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