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House approves bill limiting multi‑stall public restrooms in government buildings after heated debate
Summary
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved Project House 165, a measure that restricts multi‑stall “inclusive” restrooms in public agencies and requires single‑stall or sex‑segregated facilities in certain settings. The vote was 37 in favor, 11 opposed and 1 abstention after a multi‑hour debate and several failed amendment attempts.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives on Sept. 25 approved Project House 165, a bill that restricts multi‑stall “inclusive” restrooms in government agencies and requires sex‑segregated multi‑stall facilities and/or single‑stall "family" restrooms in specified public places. The chamber approved the bill as amended by a vote of 37 in favor, 11 opposed and one abstention.
Supporters said the measure aims to protect women and students in shared restrooms. Representative Wanda del Valle Correa, who presented the measure on behalf of the House committee that worked the bill, told colleagues the proposal was “loable, justa y necesario por la seguridad de los estudiantes”…
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