Amy Bewley

By allowing classification based solely on biological sex in areas such as restrooms, sports, and correctional facilities, the bill creates a legal framework for the exclusion and marginalization of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. While it claims to serve compelling state interests like privacy and safety, these goals can be achieved through inclusive policies that do not single out or stigmatize individuals based on their gender identity. The amendment risks legitimizing discrimination under the guise of protection, rolling back hard-won civil rights and failing to reflect the values of dignity and respect for all.