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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.735 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act relative to transgender anti-discrimination

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Benjamin B. Downing, Michelle M. DuBois, Byron Rushing and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equal access to public places regardless of gender identity. The Judiciary.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Sonia Chang-Diaz
Amendments to Bill
(H.4343) Ways and Means (H) An Act relative to transgender anti-discrimination Adopted
Hunt, Randy An Amendment to Provide An Exception to Rest Room and Locker Room Facilities Used Primarily by Minors Rejected
(Roll Call #259)
Hunt, Randy An Amendment Regarding Single-User Rest Room, Locker Room, Bath House, and Seashore Facilities Rejected
Poirier, Elizabeth A. Exemption for multiple capacity showers and locker rooms Rejected
(Roll Call #260)
Peake, Sarah K. Police Training Withdrawn
Jones, Bradley H. Implementation Date Rejected
Jones, Bradley H. Impersonation with Intent to Commit Crime Withdrawn
Jones, Bradley H. Implementation Study Withdrawn
Jones, Bradley H. Sex Offenders Rejected
(Roll Call #272)
Markey, Christopher M. An Amendment to Allow Discretion When Dealing with the Privacy and Dignity of Minors Rejected
Calter, Thomas J. Restricting sex offender access to locker rooms, showers, steam rooms or saunas Withdrawn
Lyons, James J. Sex Segregated Facilities Exemption Rejected
(Roll Call #262)
Lyons, James J. Equal Application of Special Accommodations Rejected
(Roll Call #263)
Lyons, James J. Legislative Approval of Regulations Rejected
(Roll Call #264)
Lyons, James J. Protection of Parental Rights to Protect Their Children Rejected
(Roll Call #261)
Lyons, James J. School Exemption Rejected
(Roll Call #265)
Lyons, James J. Setting a Medical Standard Rejected
(Roll Call #266)
O'Connell, Shaunna L. Exempting women’s shelters Withdrawn
O'Connell, Shaunna L. Prohibiting sex offenders Withdrawn
Orrall, Keiko M. An amendment to further clarify gender identity Rejected
(Roll Call #275)
Orrall, Keiko M. An Amendment to Provide An Exception for Religious Institutions Withdrawn
Lombardo, Marc T. Exempt law enforcement from criminal and civil liability under the bill Rejected
(Roll Call #274)
Lombardo, Marc T. Single-occupancy changing and restroom facilities in all new construction in public accommodations Withdrawn
Fernandes, John V. Technical Amendment Adopted
Rogers, John H. gender identity amendment Rejected
(Roll Call #273)

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