Speaker Shawn Jasper had pushed to table the bill, citing concerns that men would exploit the legislation to enter women's restrooms. Eighteen other states, including every other New England state, have similar protections in law. Such situations do not appear to be happening on a widespread basis in states that have similar protections. Cornerstone Action, a conservative advocacy group that is against the bill, praised the tabling decision and warned lawmakers against trying to revive the bill. It would take a two-thirds majority vote to bring the bill up for a debate.

Source: Daily Sun March 10, 2017 10:07 UTC