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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a tip line to report suspected violations of Senate Bill 8, a law restricting restroom access based on sex assigned at birth, amid concerns over privacy, enforcement vagueness, and potential harassment. Critics argue the law fosters discrimination and privacy violations, while supporters claim it protects women and promotes safety.
A Texas House committee is considering Senate Bill 8, a controversial bathroom bill that restricts transgender people's access to bathrooms in public and government buildings, with supporters citing safety and morality concerns, while opponents warn it could incite violence and discrimination. The bill includes penalties for violations and aims to shield itself from legal challenges, raising significant debate over transgender rights and safety in Texas.
A family opened Vermillion's first bookstore, 'Outside of a Dog,' but are considering leaving the town due to the impact of a bathroom bill that is affecting LGBTQ+ rights and community support.
Texas lawmakers are convening a special session primarily to address flood relief efforts following deadly floods, but the session also includes a controversial bill requiring transgender individuals to use bathrooms matching their birth sex, amidst a broader context of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the state.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a controversial bill that bans transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in public and private schools, colleges, and universities. The "Protect All Students Act" mandates separate facilities based on gender assigned at birth, sparking criticism from civil rights groups and LGBTQ+ advocates who argue it endangers transgender youth. The law, which takes effect in 90 days, is part of a broader national trend of legislation restricting transgender rights.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill restricting transgender students from using school restrooms that align with their gender identities, mandating that facilities be used according to biological sex as defined by the bill. The legislation, known as the "Protect All Students Act," applies to public K-12 schools and colleges in Ohio. Critics, including the ACLU and LGBTQ+ advocates, argue the bill endangers transgender individuals by exacerbating discrimination and unsafe conditions, while supporters claim it preserves privacy. Similar laws have been enacted in several other states.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a controversial bill into law that prohibits students from using school restrooms that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. The legislation, part of Senate Bill 104, mandates separate facilities based on "biological sex" and bans all-gender restrooms in schools. The ACLU and LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized the bill as harmful to transgender students, arguing it increases risks of harassment and violates privacy rights. Proponents claim it protects students' safety and privacy.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill prohibiting transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in public and private schools, despite opposition from Democrats and civil rights groups. The "Protect All Students Act" mandates separate facilities based on gender assigned at birth, with no enforcement mechanism. This move aligns with a broader national trend among Republican-led states to restrict transgender rights, including bans on gender-affirming care and participation in sports.
Republican Representative Nancy Mace introduced a controversial bathroom bill in the US Capitol, targeting transgender individuals like newly elected Democrat Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives. The bill, supported by House Speaker Mike Johnson, restricts bathroom use based on biological sex, sparking backlash and threats against Mace, who remains defiant, citing her experiences and commitment to protecting women.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a bill to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol, targeting Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress. Mace cited her experiences as a rape survivor as motivation, framing her stance as feminist. The bill has sparked controversy, with GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calling for more binding measures. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized treating all members with dignity, while affirming traditional gender views. McBride criticized the bill as a distraction from real issues.
The Ohio Senate has passed a bill prohibiting transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, sending it to Governor Mike DeWine for approval. The legislation mandates separate facilities based on gender assigned at birth for public K-12 schools and higher education institutions, with exceptions for emergencies and certain individuals. The ACLU of Ohio opposes the bill, citing safety concerns for transgender individuals, while supporters argue it ensures safety and privacy. Similar laws exist in several other states, though some face legal challenges.
A bill regarding transgender bathroom access, HB257, is now on Governor Spencer Cox's desk after a last-minute deal removed a provision criminalizing children for using a restroom different from their sex at birth in public schools. The bill requires transgender individuals to use public restrooms consistent with their sex designated at birth, with limited enforcement power. Another bill, HB261, which repeals and replaces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices on college campuses, also heads to Gov. Cox's desk after amendments. Governor Cox's office declined to comment on whether he would sign or veto the bills.
The Utah Senate passed a bill that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms and changing rooms that align with their gender identity in government-owned buildings. The bill redefines "female" and "male" based on reproductive organs at birth and imposes criminal penalties on those who do not adhere to the new definitions. The legislation also strengthens Title IX protections in athletics. Critics argue that the bill infringes on civil rights and liberties, while supporters claim it is necessary to protect women. Democratic legislators are urging the governor to veto the bill, expressing concern about its impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
Utah senators made significant changes to a transgender bathroom bill, removing sex-based distinctions in restrooms in government-owned buildings while retaining limits on restroom use that doesn't match an individual's sex at birth in publicly-operated changing rooms and bathrooms in public schools. The bill also excludes domestic violence shelters and other entities that receive federal grants, and enhances penalties for inappropriate behavior in restrooms. LGBTQ rights organization Equality Utah remains opposed to the bill, expressing concerns about the continued restriction of transgender children from using restrooms in public schools that correspond with their gender identity. The bill is likely to face legal challenges, and negotiations are ongoing between stakeholders with additional changes possible before final approval.
The Florida legislature has passed a "bathroom bill" that prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. The bill, known as the "Safety in Private Spaces Act," would apply to public schools and universities, state and local government buildings, prisons, and jails. The bill would make it a second-degree misdemeanor for people to use public restrooms or changing facilities that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. The LGBTQ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign criticized the legislation as "a pernicious, degrading, and systematic attempt to dehumanize one of our most marginalized communities."