Bill restricts locker room access based on sex at birth, excluding transgender students
H.R. 2452 — Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025 · Filed by Mary Miller (R-IL) · 13 cosponsors · Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill amends Title IX to require that locker rooms in schools and educational programs segregate users based solely on sex assigned at birth (reproductive biology and genetics), prohibiting individuals from using locker rooms while the room is in active use by people of a different sex. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.
Why we flagged it
The bill's operative mechanism is a categorical restriction on locker room access based on sex assigned at birth, framed as a Title IX compliance measure. It is substantively a facility-access policy, not a broader educational rights or safety measure.
What the text implies
- The bill defines sex 'solely' on reproductive biology and genetics at birth, excluding any consideration of gender identity, medical transition, or current sex characteristics—a narrow legal definition that may conflict with evolving Title IX guidance and case law.
- The phrase 'in active use' creates ambiguity: does it mean simultaneous occupancy, or does it restrict access during any time the room is designated for use by the other sex? Implementation could vary widely across schools.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill restricts access to locker room facilities for some students based on sex assigned at birth, which may limit educational participation and dignity for transgender and non-binary students. However, it may address privacy and safety concerns some students and parents have raised about locker room access, creating a genuine trade-off between competing interests in school facilities policy.