The Women's Safety and Protection Act mandates sex-based designations for restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters in correctional.
The Women's Safety and Protection Act amends Tennessee law to clarify definitions of sex and related terms, emphasizing biological distinctions. It mandates that public schools, correctional facilities, juvenile detention facilities, and domestic violence shelters designate restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters for exclusive use by females, males, or members of the same family. Exceptions are made for custodial services, medical assistance, law enforcement, and emergencies. The act allows individuals to seek legal remedies for violations, including injunctive relief and damages.
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