HB 1198 IN

Use of public restrooms.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 5, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

Summary

Makes it a Class B misdemeanor if: (1) a male knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by females; or (2) a female knowingly or intentionally enters a restroom that is designated to be used only by males. Provides certain defenses.

Sponsor (1)

Bruce Borders Republican · author

Action history (2)

Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Borders · lower
Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code · lower

Subjects

CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New Offenses

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