Kansas Republicans Force Transgender Bathroom Restrictions Into Law, Overriding Veto
Republicans in the Kansas Legislature have enacted a law restricting transgender individuals’ bathroom and locker room use in government buildings, including public schools, overriding Governor Laura Kelly’s veto. This legislation mandates the segregation of facilities by sex and allows for fines or lawsuits against those who violate it, with exceptions for young children accompanied by caregivers and clothed coaches. Supporters argue the law upholds privacy, while opponents condemn it as discriminatory and potentially harmful to the state’s economic development. The new law also prevents Kansans from altering their gender markers on state-issued identification.
John Q. Hosedrinker