KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN'S BATHROOMS
Safety and Privacy for All People
There is a dangerous bill pending before the Legislature right now. The "bathroom bill" (HB 1728) would allow anyone to use public restrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, etc., according to their "gender identity or expression," which the bill defines as "a gender-related identity, appearance, expression, or behavior of an individual, regardless of the individual's assigned sex at birth."
This clause opens a dangerous legal loophole. Because of the bill's vague wording, any man could legally gain access to facilities normally reserved for women and girls simply by indicating, verbally or non-verbally, that he inwardly feels female at the moment. Public and charter schools and their sports teams and facilities are not exempt. This is the dangerous reality of this bill.
We believe that persons with Gender Identity Disorder (GID) deserve professional support (as called for by the American Psychiatric Association) as well as community compassion, but this misguided bill ignores the broader community and invites abuse.
You have the power to stop this bill, but you must contact your legislator now!
