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HB 1198

Indiana House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 5, 2026.

Use of public restrooms.

Bill ID IN-2026-HB-1198
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Courts and Criminal Code
House in_committee 2026-01-05
Criminal Justice
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
Bruce Borders
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-05 Status in_committee
2026-01-05 Latest Action First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
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