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AB 1998: Discrimination: sex and gender: intimate spaces.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 22, 2026

What AB 1998 does, verified February 22, 2026

This bill aims to amend the civil code to provide full and equal accommodations in business establishments, regardless of sex, race, or other characteristics. It would define sex as an individual's immutable biological sex, and prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression in intimate spaces such as bathrooms, showers, and changing rooms. The bill would require separate facilities for male and female individuals in these areas, with the exception of single-occupancy bathrooms that can be used by either sex. This amendment would ensure that all individuals have equal access to these facilities and can expect a reasonable level of privacy.

Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. (2026-02-18)Alert me
Recent actions2 total · showing 2
Feb. 18, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
Feb. 17, 2026Read first time. To print.
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