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House adopts amended bill defining sex-specific facilities after tense debate
Summary
Lawmakers split sharply over HB 14-42, which adds statutory language on biological sex and restricts use of certain facilities; advocates framed it as protection for women and girls, opponents called it discriminatory and impractical. A floor amendment was adopted and the bill passed.
HB 14-42 — a measure defining female/male for the purpose of certain government and school facilities — drew some of the most emotional floor debate of the session. Supporters said the bill clarifies statutory language and protects privacy and safety in women’s spaces; opponents said the bill singles out a small, vulnerable population and would be difficult or invasive to enforce in practice.
Representative Leon spoke in favor of the…
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