ENTITLED An Act to amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 20-13-59 be AMENDED:

20-13-59. Except as otherwise provided in this section and §§ 13-32-22 and 13-32-23, the state or a political subdivision of this state must designate, as being for the exclusive use of females or males, any multi-occupancy changing room, restroom, or sleeping quarters in:

(1) A building or facility owned by the state or by a political subdivision of this state; or

(2) A space leased to or occupied by the state or by a political subdivision of this state.

This section does not apply to any room used exclusively by firefighters or law enforcement personnel acting in an official capacity.

Section 2. That § 20-13-61 be AMENDED:

20-13-61. The prohibitions set forth in § 20-13-60 do not apply to:

(1) An individual who accompanies a child under the age of ten, if the individual is the child's parent or lawful chaperone;

(2) An individual who accompanies another individual requiring assistance because of age or a disability;

(3) A law enforcement officer, fire official, firefighter, or other employee of the state or a political subdivision who is acting in an official capacity;

(4) An individual providing emergency medical assistance;

(5) An individual providing custodial, maintenance, or inspection services, provided the changing room or restroom is unoccupied; or

(6) An individual providing services or rendering aid:

(a) During a natural disaster or declared emergency; or

(b) When necessary to maintain order and safety.

An Act to amend provisions related to changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms.