Despite the widespread backlash to North Carolina’s anti-trans bathroom law and the resulting political chaos there, politicians in other states are gearing up for what could be similar battles in 2017.

Most states tackling the issue wouldn’t exactly replicate North Carolina’s law — some are getting creative with their proposed mechanisms for determining bathroom access based on gender.

Lawmakers in Alabama, Missouri, South Carolina, and Washington have filed their own so-called bathroom bills for the next legislative session, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. And Texas’ lieutenant governor has said passing similar legislation will be one of his top priorities, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Bathroom bills failed in 13 states this year, including Missouri, South Carolina, and Washington. Legislation wasn’t resolved in four other states. South Dakota lawmakers passed anti-trans legislation that the governor vetoed.

Alabama

Alabama’s bill would require buildings with multiple-occupancy bathrooms to either have facilities designed to be used by people of the same gender or to have an attendant stationed at the door to monitor the appropriate use of the facility.

Missouri

Missouri legislation would require restrooms, locker rooms, […]

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