Text of MI SB 9 (2025)

SENATE BILL NO. 9 A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1146a. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1146a. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a public school shall ensure that every multiple-occupancy restroom or changing area designated for pupil use must be used by individuals based only on biological sex. (2) This section does not apply to an individual entering a multiple-occupancy restroom or changing area designated for use by the opposite biological sex when entering in any of the following circumstances: (a) For custodial purposes. (b) For maintenance or inspection purposes. (c) To render medical assistance. (d) To accompany a pupil needing assistance when the assisting individual is an employee of the public school or the pupil's parent or legal guardian or authorized caregiver. (e) To receive assistance in using the multiple-occupancy restroom or changing area. (f) When the restroom has been temporarily designated for use by that individual's biological sex. (3) As used in this section: (a) "Authorized caregiver" means a caregiver as that term is defined in section 3 of the designated caregiver act, 2016 PA 85, MCL 333.26283. (b) "Biological sex" means the physical condition of being male or female, as stated on an individual's original birth certificate. (c) "Multiple-occupancy restroom or changing area" means an area in a public school building designed or designated to be used by more than 1 pupil at a time, where pupils may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other pupils or individuals. The term may include, but is not limited to, a school restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room.