Massachusetts Transgender Bathroom Bill Needs Your Support
May 7th, 2010 by BabeThe election of the Massachusetts Governor could have implications for the transgender community in that state. The political football appears to be bouncing around in gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker’s field. Baker who remains in the forefront of the governor’s race has once again renewed his pledge to veto the bill that would add transgender people to the state’s anti-discrimination laws (the “bathroom bill” in reference to potentially loosened restroom restrictions on restrooms in schools, and public and private venues)
The bill, which adds “gender identity or expression,” to a list of protected categories in the state’s existing anti-discrimination laws, was first introduced in 2007, but died in committee the following year. It was reintroduced in 2009, but the legislation has remained dormant in the Judiciary Committee, despite having the support of 104 co-sponsors in the House and Senate, as well as Gov. Deval Patrick.
The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to make a recommendation on the transgender rights legislation on May 7. However, the issue could be placed before legislators this week, if the budget amendment filed by Reps. Lewis and Driscoll goes before the House for a vote.
Better yet contact Charlie Baker and give him a piece of your mind….. http://www.charliebaker2010.com/
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