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Title: State House Dome: Transgender rights in 'bathroom bill' [New Hampshire]
Post by: Hazumu on March 15, 2009, 12:39:28 AM
By TOM FAHEY
State House Bureau Chief

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QuoteButler argues, "Our non-discrimination laws cover almost every person in this state, but people who are transgendered and are discriminated against in housing and employment are not protected. This is a bill to correct that."

Critics say that because the bill includes laws on public accommodations, it will open bathrooms to use by either sex. Actually, current law already bars discrimination in the use of public accommodations on the basis of gender or sexual orientation.
Title: Transgender Restroom Access At Center Of Bill Debate [New Hampshire]
Post by: Hazumu on March 16, 2009, 10:30:57 PM
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QuoteSome lawmakers contend debate on the bill is a waste of time because current law bars discrimination in the use of public restrooms on the basis of gender or sexual orientation.

"We should be debating things on how we get people back to work and not worrying about what bathroom people should use," said Sen. Ted Gastas, R-Manchester.

The House Judiciary Subcommittee recommended passage of HB 415 last week. It could reach the House floor by the end of March.