Ohio House Committee Advances Bill Restricting Transgender Students' Bathroom Access
The bill, which mandates students use facilities corresponding to their sex at birth, faces strong opposition and awaits a full House vote.
- Ohio House Higher Education Committee approved HB 183, requiring students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth.
- The bill has sparked significant opposition from transgender advocates, educators, and medical associations.
- More than 130 testimonies were submitted, with a majority opposing the bill.
- Debate continues over the inclusion of higher education institutions in the bill's provisions.
- The bill is part of broader national efforts to legislate transgender individuals' access to public facilities.
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