Transgender bill will be implemented in October

[traci_k]

Transgender bill will be implemented in October

http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_30098285/transgender-bill-will-be-implemented-october?source=rss

The Berkshire Eagle
Matt Murphy
July 6, 2016

BOSTON >> A deal to protect transgender individuals in places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, locker rooms and pools, was struck Wednesday between House and Senate negotiators.

The compromise (S 2407) would allow transgender individuals to use the facilities that match their gender identity, and not necessarily their anatomical sex.

While opponents criticized the legislation for potentially putting women and children and their privacy at risk, supporters pointed to states across the country that have implemented similar laws without much incident.
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[AnonyMs]

This bit is interesting

A six-member conference committee –led by Sen. William Brownsberger and Rep. John Fernandes – adopted a provision from the House-approved bill that would instruct Attorney General Maura Healey to develop guidance for how and when a case could be brought against someone who asserts a specific gender identity for improper use of a facility.

[RobynD]

That is a pretty vague clause - but should someone attempt to disguise themselves, go into a locker room and video tape people for instance, I could see how they think that may allow them to prosecute the individual. Although, by that time the hypothetical person has already broken other laws.