Missouri HB1197: Establishes immunity from civil liability for certain actions taken by private schools related to access to restrooms or changin

What the bill says

To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to private school immunity from civil liability for certain actions, with an emergency clause. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.231, to read as follows: 160.231. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Multiple-occupancyrestroomorchangingarea",anareainaprivateschool building designed or designated to be used by more than one individual at a time and where individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individua.

From the amended text:

To amend chapter 160, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to private school immunity from civil liability for certain actions, with an emergency clause. Section A. Chapter 160, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 160.231, to read as follows: 160.231. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Multiple-occupancyrestroomorchangingarea",anareainaprivateschool building designed or designated to be used by more than one individual at a time and where individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individuals. The term includes, but is not limited to, a school restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room; (2) "Sex", the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology as identified on the individual's original birth certificate. 2. A private school that serves students in prekindergarten to grade twelve shall not be civilly liable for establishing, to ensure privacy and safety, one or more multipleoccupancy restrooms or changing areas designated as or (2) For the exclusive use of the female sex. 3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to individuals entering a multiple-occupancy restroom or changing area designated for use by the opposite sex when (2) To render emergency medical assistance; or EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in …