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[everyonewelcomelgbt-blog]

It’s awesome to see the District Attorney of Suffolk County, Massachusetts speaking out in full support of transgender equality today on Transgender Day of Visibility. Last year Massachusetts passed a transgender protections law to prohibit discrimination in places of public accommodations, and now DA Conley is continuing to push ahead. Thank you!

[everyonewelcomelgbt-blog]

Last year while Massachusetts debated a bill to bring full protections to transgender people in all public accommodations, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey launched a campaign called #EveryoneWelcome, bringing together voices from across Massachusetts in support of full transgender equality. Now, we’re thrilled she’s standing with us to take the message national and increase support and understanding for who transgender Americans are. Thank you to the Attorney General for her strong support!

[therainbowtimes]

Transgender Protections Law, #TransLawMA, Goes Into Effect Statewide

Transgender Protections Law, #TransLawMA, Goes Into Effect Statewide

#TransLawMA is now the law of the state and it fully protects transgender people BOSTON—Today full protections for transgender people in public places becomes statewide law in Massachusetts. The law passed overwhelmingly with a bipartisan supermajority in the legislature earlier this year and was endorsed by Governor Charlie Baker, who signed it in July. #TransBillMA goes into effect today—is…

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[erisis]

Now that we have full civil rights protections for trans folks in Massachusetts I guess I have no more excuses to put off doing my laundry…. #TransBillMA #trans #laundromat #procrastination (at Colonial Village Laundromat)

[profeminist]

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Breaking News: Massachusetts transgender rights bill signed into law

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[profeminist]

BREAKING NEWS: Massachusetts transgender rights bill signed into law

Three months after being booed off the stage for a noncommittal stance on a bill protecting transgender people's rights in public places, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed compromise legislation.

WHOO HOO!!!

“The new anti-discrimination law, which was passed by the Massachusetts state House and Senate this week, gives transgender people the right to use public restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities, regardless of their [assigned] sex at birth.

"No one should be discriminated against in Massachusetts because of their gender identity," Baker said after signing the bill Friday.

"This compromise legislation extends additional protections to the commonwealth's transgender community, and includes language to address the public safety concerns expressed by some by requiring the attorney general to issue regulations to protect against people abusing the law."

The original Senate measure allowed people who identify with a different gender than their sex at birth to use restrooms and locker rooms in public spaces -- such as shopping malls and movie theaters -- that match their gender identity. That version was reconciled with the House version earlier this week, including in the final legislation a provision to develop guidelines for addressing "any person whose assertion of a gender identity is for an improper purpose."

The law will be fully implemented by October 1.”

Read the full piece here 

#TRANSBILLMA IS PASSED!!!! 

CURRENT MOOD:

[biresourcecenter]

IT’S DONE: Gov. Charlie Baker Signs #TransBillMA into Law, Ending 10-Year Fight to Protect Transgender Bay Staters from Discrimination

Victory to trans folks in Massachusetts at last! Congratulations!

[pplm]

VICTORY: #TransBillMA becomes law!

Today, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a transgender equal rights bill into law securing equal protections for the transgender community in Massachusetts!