Current Version
| Region | Arkansas |
| Issue | Bathroom access |
| Status | Restricted (enforced with penalties or fines) |
| Start Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2023, Arkansas passed a law banning transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in K-12 public schools. School staff who are found non-compliant are subject to a minimum fine of $1,000 and may receive additional sanctions as determined by Professional Licensure Standards Board. |
| Sources | https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1156&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Restricted (enforced with penalties or fines) |
| Start Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2023, Arkansas passed a law banning transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in K-12 public schools. School staff who are found non-compliant are subject to a minimum fine of $1,000 and may receive additional sanctions as determined by Professional Licensure Standards Board. |
| Sources | https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1156&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R |