Port: Why did we just outlaw the good bathrooms?
What’s the real motive behind banning a bathroom design that works better for everyone? That’s the question at the heart of House Bill 1144, a new North Dakota law that bars the construction of multi-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms in public schools. While enforcement of past laws may justify some of the bill’s provisions, columnist Rob Port argues this one stands out—not for improving comfort or safety, but for sending a political message. And in the process, it may do more harm than good for all students. Read the full commentary at Inforum.com linked below.
HB 1144
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 15.1-06-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transgender student accommodations and restroom use in public schools; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
House Sponsors: Tveit (R, District 33), D. Anderson (R, District 6), Frelich (R, District 15), Klemin (R, District 47), McLeod (R, District 45), S. Olson (R, District 8), Rohr (R, District 31), Schatz (R, District 39),
Senate Sponsors: Clemens (R, District 16), Weston (R, District 15),
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