Massachusetts passes trans accommodations bill

Massachusetts just passed a law that, unlike the states in the South, is helping our transgender brothers and sisters thrive.

Although the word “no” was chanted outside the doors of Massachusetts House of Representatives building, the members that filled the room passed the bill that would offer transgender people protections from discrimination at public accommodations like restaurants and malls, and allows people to use the restroom or locker room that matches their gender identity.

Although similar to a bill passed by the Senate in May, the House’s bill also includes a provision that the Attorney General’s office issue guidance for potential legal action against “any person who asserts gender identity for an improper purpose.” This is most likely because the nay-sayers try to rally support against the ‘bathroom bills’ could be used as a cover for predators to attack little girls.

“We’ve certainly listened to a variety of points of view from many sides and have said, from the beginning, that we don’t want people to be discriminated against,” Baker told The Boston Globe. “If the House bill were to pass in its current form, yeah, I would sign it.”

He most likely followed through on his promise, as the bill was passed with a whomping 116-36 vote.

Bravo Massachusetts, bravo!