South Carolina H4465

Section 1-35-10. For purposes of this chapter: [...] (4) "Female" means an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization. [...] (7) "Male" means an individual who has, had, will have, or would have, but for a developmental or genetic anomaly or historical accident, the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization.

Section 1-35-20. (A) A covered entity must designate each multi-occupancy restroom, changing room, or sleeping quarters for the exclusive use of females or males. [...] (C) A covered entity must take reasonable steps to provide individuals with privacy from members of the opposite sex in designated restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters. [...] (G) A public institution of higher learning that offers housing for student residents must provide students the option to be housed only with persons of the same sex.

Section 1-35-30. (A) An individual who, while accessing a restroom or changing room designated for use by the individual's sex, encounters another individual of the opposite sex in the restroom or changing room has a private cause of action for declaratory and injunctive relief, nominal damages, and any other appropriate relief.