Public changing rooms, sleeping quarters, and restrooms--Designation required--Exclusion

SDCL § 20-13-59 — under HUMAN RIGHTS.

SDCL § 20-13-59

Except as otherwise provided in this section and §§ 13-32-22 and 13-32-23 , the state or a political subdivision of this state must designate, as being for the exclusive use of females or males, any multi-occupancy changing room, restroom, or sleeping quarters in: (1) A building or facility owned by the state or by a political subdivision of this state; or (2) A space leased to or occupied by the state or by a political subdivision of this state. This section does not apply to any room used exclusively by firefighters or law enforcement personnel acting in an official capacity. Source: SL 2025, ch 84 , § 7; SL 2026, ch 94 , § 1.