Florida continues to pave the way to fight for everyones rights, and now this legendary state is fighting for the right to privacy.
They are taking on the controversial topic of which sex can use which restroom, and itll be illegal for people to use the wrong one.
If the bill passes, single-sex changing rooms and bathrooms will be for that sex, and anyone that refuses to leave can face criminal charges. Refusing to leave will be a second-degree misdemeanor.
According to The Post Millennial, HB 1521, the Safety in Private Spaces Act, is sponsored by Rep. Rachel Plakon (R-Seminole). The legislation states that females and males should be provided restrooms and changing facilities for their exclusive use to maintain public safety, decency, and decorum.
Plakon says that the bill is common sense. It provides safety and common decency. The new law will apply to public spaces, correctional facilities, educational facilities, healthcare, and shelters. The charges would be for anyone that is considered an adult or anyone over the age of 18. However, places with minors, such as schools, will be expected to establish procedures to discipline children that break the rules.
The bill is currently under debate and is taking a nasty turn. Those against the bill call it eugenics and genocide. One opposer said that people fear what they dont understand and that others dont know what its like to be trans. According to The Post Millennial, one opposer said, This bill is nothing more than the extension of mass-genocidal bills that are being pushed forth for the benefit of Ron DeSantis 2024 campaign. This is genocide, eugenics, and you should be ashamed.
Democrats also opposed the bill, but the opposition wasnt all about calling the bill genocide. Representative Christopher Benjamin from Miami points out that the legislation will be difficult to enforce, police will have a difficult time determining someones sex, and how hard it will be for officers to investigate violations.
However, Representative Barnaby called on the Bible, saying that trans individuals are demons that parade before us. He said hes not afraid to discuss gender dysphoria but that God created people as they are. According to The Post Millennial, Im looking at society today, and its like Im watching an X-Men movie, began Barnaby. Its like we have mutants living among us on planet Earth. This is the planet Earth! Where God created men, male, and women, female!
The legislation has passed so far. Despite opposition, its moving to the House floor.
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