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On page 2, line 6, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, after "quarters" insert " in each facility or space owned or"

On page 4, line 26, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, after "Act," insert " the state or a political subdivision of this state must designate, as being for the exclusive use of females or males,"

On page 4, line 27, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, delete " a building or facility owned or leased by the state or by a political subdivision of this state must be designated for the exclusive use of females or males" and insert ":

(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"

On page 4, after line 29, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, insert: "

Section 8. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 20-13:

Except as otherwise provided in section 10 of this Act, a male may not enter a changing room or restroom designated exclusively for females.

Except as otherwise provided in section 10 of this Act, a female may not enter a changing room or restroom designated exclusively for males.

The state or a political subdivision of the state shall take reasonable steps to prohibit a member of the opposite sex from using restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters designated for the exclusive use of males or females, 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."

On page 5, line 1, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, after "20-13:" delete "Except as otherwise provided in section 9 of this Act, a male may not enter a changing room or restroom designated exclusively for females.

Except as otherwise provided in section 9 of this Act, a female may not enter a changing room or restroom designated exclusively for males.

The state or a political subdivision shall take reasonable steps to provide an individual with privacy from a member of the opposite sex, in restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters in any building or facility owned or operated by the state or the political subdivision.

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On page 5, line 12, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, delete " that" and insert ", if the state or political subdivision of this state"

On page 5, line 30, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, delete " or" and insert a comma

On page 5, line 30, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, after "official" insert ", or other state or county employee"

On page 5, line 31, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, after "assistance;" delete " or"

On page 5, line 33, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, after "unoccupied" insert "; or

(7) An individual providing services or rendering aid:

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

(b) When necessary to maintain order and safety"

On page 5, after line 33, of the Senate State Affairs Engrossed bill, insert: "

Section 11. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 20-13:

Neither the state nor a political subdivision of the state is liable to any person for complying with sections 6 to 10, inclusive, of this Act.

In any lawsuit or complaint filed against the state as a result of compliance with sections 6 to 10, inclusive, of this Act, the attorney general shall provide legal representation to the state without charge."