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Neutral Bill Feb 26, 2026

Gender issues.

Defines "female", "male", "gender", and "sex" for all Indiana statutes. Provides that the department of correction shall assign an offender, including a delinquent offender, to a facility or program that is based on the offender's sex. States that a local health officer shall mark the sex of an individual as male or female on a birth certificate. Provides that the Indiana department of health may make an addition to a birth certificate, for purposes of paternity, in certain situations. Provides the circumstances for when the sex designation on a birth certificate can be amended. Requires public schools, including charter schools, and state educational institutions to designate a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area as follows: (1) For the exclusive use of the male sex. (2) For the exclusive use of the female sex. Provides, with exceptions, that an individual shall only use a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that is designated for the sex that is the individual's sex. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Prohibits public schools, including charter schools, and state educational institutions from requiring a student to share sleeping quarters with a member of the opposite sex, unless the individual who is a member of the opposite sex is a family member. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions.

https://openstates.org/in/bills/2026/SB182/
David H Abbott State Representative Liz Brown State Senator Gary Byrne State Senator Cosponsor Chris Garten State Senator Cosponsor Tyler Johnson State Senator Cosponsor
HEALTH; Behavioral Health; Generally PROTECTED CLASSES Criminal justice & sentencing Local government & county operations Courts & judicial system
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