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Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people

  • Utah's Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a law requiring transgender people to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their birth-assigned sex, but allows defense for those who have had surgery and changed their birth certificate.
  • The legislation also mandates schools to create "privacy plans" for trans students, sparking concerns over potential outing. Gov. Cox claims the law increases privacy protections for everyone.
  • Ten other states have passed similar laws, while nine states regulate bathroom usage for trans students. West Virginia is considering a transgender bathroom bill.
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LGBTQ NationLGBTQ Nation

Utah governor signs bill to throw trans people in jail for using the correct facilities

A bill that creates criminal penalties for many transgender people who use the bathroom associated with their gender has been signed into law by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R). The bill, H.B. 257, says that people can only enter the restroom of their sex assigned at birth in publicly-owned facilities, which includes schools and other government-owned buildings. It also creates an exemption for transgender people who have had bottom surgery and those …

·San Francisco, United States
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Focus on the FamilyFocus on the Family

Utah Governor Signs Bill Protecting Women’s Spaces

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill on Tuesday prohibiting men from accessing public facilities designated for women, including restrooms and locker rooms. The bill (HB 257) is titled the “Sex-based Designations for Privacy, Anti-bullying, and Women’s Opportunities” act. The Utah House of Representatives passed the bill by an overwhelming margin of 58-16 on Jan. 26; the Utah Senate passed the bill 20-8 on the same day. The bill stipulates th…

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The Michigan StarThe Michigan Star

Utah Governor Signs Bill Barring Men from Using Women's Restrooms - The Michigan Star

by Kate Anderson   Republican Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah signed a bill on Tuesday that bans men from using women’s restrooms and locker rooms and creates a legal definition for male and female. The bill, introduced by Republican state Rep. Kera Birkeland, would designate restrooms in schools and public spaces as only “designated for the exclusive use” of females and males, according to the text. The bill was passed by the state House of Representa…

·Lansing, United States
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Utah Governor Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law

The law will bar transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

·United States
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The AdvocateThe Advocate

Utah Gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill, which advocates say is 'harassment in the most private of settings'

HB 257 defines a “women’s bathroom” and “men’s bathroom” as spaces exclusively designated for females and males, and includes criminal penalties for those found in violation.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Maryland Daily RecordMaryland Daily Record

Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people - Maryland Daily Record

Utah has become the latest state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people. The post Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people appeared first on Maryland Daily Record.

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KUTV broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
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