This bill introduces new regulations regarding the use of multi-occupancy changing rooms, restrooms, and sleeping quarters in public schools and state-owned facilities in South Dakota. It mandates that these facilities be designated for exclusive use by either females or males, ensuring that individuals are not required to share spaces with members of the opposite sex unless they are family members. The bill also outlines the definitions of key terms such as "changing room," "female," "male," and "reasonable accommodation," and specifies that if a student is unable or unwilling to use the designated facilities, they may request a reasonable accommodation, which must be granted for a limited time and cannot include access to facilities designated for the opposite sex.

Additionally, the bill establishes legal protections for individuals who encounter members of the opposite sex in designated facilities, allowing them to pursue civil action against the school district or state for violations. It also provides exceptions for certain individuals, such as parents accompanying young children or those providing emergency assistance, who may enter facilities designated for the opposite sex under specific circumstances. The bill includes provisions to protect the state and its political subdivisions from liability in compliance with these regulations, ensuring legal representation for the state in related lawsuits.