Senate Approves Bill Protecting Physical Privacy in Public Schools
On Monday the Arkansas Senate approved a bill protecting physical privacy at public schools.
H.B. 1156 by Rep. Mary Bentley (R – Perryville) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R – Jonesboro) addresses privacy in public school locker rooms, showers, restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities by requiring public schools to designate these facilities for “male” or “female” use.
The bill also addresses sleeping accommodations for students on overnight school trips.
H.B. 1156 passed in the Arkansas House of Representatives last month, where it received very strong support from lawmakers.
This is a good bill that will help protect Arkansas’ students.
The Senate amended the bill — which means the House has to vote on the bill one more time before it can pass and go to Gov. Sanders to become law.
Below is a breakdown of Monday’s vote on H.B. 1156
The Following Senators Voted For H.B. 1156
- J. Boyd
- J. Bryant
- Caldwell
- A. Clark
- Crowell
- B. Davis
- Dees
- J. Dismang
- J. Dotson
- J. English
- Flippo
- Gilmore
- K. Hammer
- Hester
- Hickey
- Hill
- Irvin
- B. Johnson
- M. Johnson
- B. King
- M. McKee
- J. Payton
- C. Penzo
- J. Petty
- Rice
- Stone
- G. Stubblefield
- D. Sullivan
- D. Wallace
The Following Senators Voted Against H.B. 1156
- L. Chesterfield
- S. Flowers
- G. Leding
- F. Love
- R. Murdock
- C. Tucker
