Definitions.

Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-2201

in effect

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Changing room" means a room or area in which a person may be in a state of undress in the presence of others, including without limitation a locker room or a shower room; (2) "Female" means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have but for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes eggs for fertilization; (3) "Governmental entity" means every department, division, office, board, commission, institution, and political subdivision of this state; (4) "Male" means an individual who naturally has, had, will have, or would have but for a congenital anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption the reproductive system that at some point produces, transports, and utilizes sperm for fertilization; (5) "Multi-occupancy" means a space designed for use by multiple persons simultaneously; (6) "Public building" means a building or related facility occupied by a governmental entity; (7) "Restroom" means a room that includes one or more toilets or urinals; (8) "Sex" means an individual's biological sex, either male or female; and (9) "Sleeping quarter" means a room with a bed in which more than one (1) individual is housed overnight.

Source: Arkansas General Assembly, Acts of 2021-2026 (arkleg.state.ar.us)URL: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Acts/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2025R%2FPublic%2F&file=955.pdf&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025RFetched: 11/8/2026