BOSTON – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that he would sign the version of the so-called bathroom bill pending in the state House of Representatives, citing the measure's directive calling on Attorney General Maura Healey to craft a series of protective regulations. But critics question Healey's commitment to the task.
The legislation aims to ensure access to public facilities such as restrooms and locker rooms for transgender people based on their self-selected gender identity rather than their anatomy. Advocates refer to it as an anti-discrimination bill, while opponents say the proposal would threaten the privacy rights and safety of millions of Bay State residents.
