HB3242

Privacy; opposite sex; restrooms in public schools; sleeping quarters; private changing areas; student housing; public institutions of higher education; public buildings; domestic violence shelters; effective date.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

Oklahoma HB3242 mandates privacy in restrooms, changing areas, and sleeping quarters in public schools and higher education institutions.

Oklahoma HB3242 requires public schools and charter schools to designate multi-occupancy restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters for exclusive use by either females or males. It prohibits students from being required to share sleeping quarters with someone of the opposite sex unless they are family members. Public institutions of higher education must also provide separate private areas for students based on their sex. The bill includes exceptions for custodial, maintenance, inspection, emergency medical assistance, and law enforcement purposes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 15–2 · Mar 16
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

9:00 AM

Senate Rules REVISED Hearing

Feb 25

9:00 AM

House Education Oversight Hearing

History

Apr 22

Senate

Placed on General Order

Apr 20

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Bullard

Apr 20

Senate

Reported Do Pass Rules committee; CR filed