Rep. HARTNETT proposes the following amendment (LC-4756.WAB0002H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, Section 59-23-510, by adding an item to read:

  (2) "Gender" shall have the same meaning as provided in Section 44-42-310.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, Section 59-23-540, by striking subsection (A) and inserting:

 Section 59-23-540. (A)(1) All public school buildings and all buildings in public institutions of higher learning must provide at least one single-stall restroom and changing facility for use by a person of any sex or gender.
  (2) Multioccupancy public school or public institution of higher learning restrooms and changing facilities must be designated for use only by members of one sex at a time, on either a permanent basis or temporary or event-based basis. Any public school or public institution of higher learning restrooms and changing facilities that are designated for one sex must be used only by members of that sex. Any restroom or changing facility designated for one sex on a temporary or event-based basis, must be used only by members of that sex during the period of such designation. No person may enter a restroom or changing facility that is designated for one sex unless he or she is a member of that sex; and the public school or public institution of higher learning shall take reasonable steps to ensure that all restrooms and changing facilities provide its users with privacy from members of the opposite sex. The provisions in this item do not apply:

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-23-540(A)(1), (2), (3), and (4) and inserting:

  (1)(a) to custodial or maintenance work when the restroom or changing facility is not being used or otherwise occupied by a member of the opposite sex;
  (2)(b) to provide coaching or athletic training during athletic events by coaching staff in changing rooms when no individual is in a state of undress;
  (3)(c) to a person or people rendering medical assistance; and
  (4)(d) during a natural disaster, emergency, or when use of the restroom or changing facility is necessary to prevent a serious threat to good order or student safety.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.