"As one of their first acts, they forced through this 'bathroom bounty' bill under the cover of night and then overrode the governor just days later, denying LGBTQ+ Kansans and their allies an opportunity to even speak in defence of their dignity."
"far beyond the intent to limit the right for trans people to use the appropriate bathroom"
"Instead of meeting the needs of their constituents, Kansas lawmakers have prioritised cruelty,"
"bizarre and cruel"
SB 244 permits Kansans to sue individuals they believe are transgender for entering single-sex public facilities such as toilets or changing rooms. The governor vetoed the bill, calling it poorly drafted and warning of consequences beyond its stated intent, but lawmakers overrode the veto and enacted the measure. The law requires presentation of IDs or relevant documents when using single-sex facilities and allows fines up to $1,000 for violations. Critics label the measure a 'bathroom bounty' and warn it will harm transgender, gender non-conforming, and other Kansans while failing to improve public safety.
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