Mississippi bill would limit where transgender people can use bathrooms in public buildings

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
Associated Press

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi House has voted in favor of a bill that would restrict where transgender people can use bathrooms or locker rooms in public buildings, including university dormitories. It says public buildings must have restrooms or changing areas that are designated for men only or women only, or that they must have single-person spaces that may be used by anyone. Republican Rep. Joey Hood says the bill aims to ensure people are using facilities that align with their sex at birth. Democratic opponents say conservatives are marginalizing transgender people to try to appeal to their base. The bill returns to the Senate.