The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official
statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate
information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Bill No.:
LSO No.: 25LSO-0225
Enrolled Act No.:
Chapter No.:
Prime Sponsor:
Catch Title: Protecting privacy in public spaces act.
Has Report:
Subject:
Summary/Major Elements:
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that are located in a public facility or educational facility must be designed for use exclusively
by males or exclusively by females. The act specifies that no person shall enter a multi-
occupancy changing area, restroom, or sleeping quarters designated for males or females
unless the person is a member of that sex.
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or local governmental entity. Educational facilities are those owned, operated, or leased by
the University of Wyoming or a Wyoming community college. K-12 schools are not included.
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cleaning or in the performance of their official duties, persons who enter to render medical
assistance or caregiving assistance, during athletic competitions under specified
circumstances, or in times of natural disasters or emergencies.
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a public facility when a person encounters another person of the opposite sex in a restroom,
changing area, or sleeping quarters designated for the person's sex. A person who prevails in
this type of cause of action is entitled to actual damages and may recover reasonable attorney
fees and costs from the governmental entity.
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leases an educational facility when a person encounters another person of the opposite sex in
a restroom, changing area, or sleeping quarters designated for the person's sex. A person who
prevails in a cause of action concerning an educational facility may recover five thousand
dollars ($5,000.00) from the educational facility, monetary damages for all harm suffered and
reasonable attorney fees and costs. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official
statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate
information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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governmental entities to be liable for violations of this act.