The bill aims to authorize coaches or athletics personnel of the opposite sex to address, supervise, or treat student athletes in multiple occupancy restrooms or changing areas under specific conditions. It introduces new definitions, including "athletic event" and "athletics personnel," to clarify the context in which these interactions can occur. The bill specifies that a coach or athletics personnel member may enter these areas to oversee student athletes before, during, or immediately after an athletic event, provided that no individual is in a state of undress and that an adult of the same sex as the student athletes is present.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding exceptions for entering restrooms or changing areas designated for the opposite sex. It removes the previous provision that allowed entry solely for custodial, maintenance, or emergency purposes and adds a new exception for coaches or athletics personnel. This change emphasizes the importance of supervision and care for student athletes while maintaining certain safeguards to ensure privacy and safety.

Statutes affected:
HB 1215: 6-21-120(a), 6-21-120(c)