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As other states restrict the ability of transgender people to choose which bathrooms to use, the California Assembly on Monday voted to make single-user restrooms in public and government buildings “all gender,” so that anyone can use any restroom.Lawmakers also took initial action to prohibit taxpayer-funded travel to states whose policies are viewed as discriminatory to the transgender community.Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) said his measure would make restrooms more convenient for women and for transgender Californians who may identify as a woman and feel uncomfortable using a restroom designated for men, and vice versa...In response to what is happening in Indiana and North Carolina, the California Assembly also voted Monday to prohibit state agencies from requiring employees to travel to states that are deemed to be discriminating based on gender identity or sexual orientation, and to prohibit using state funds for such travel...
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Topic: In show of support for transgender people, Assembly acts to make single-user restrooms gender-neutral (Read 1506 times)
