The legislature will consider this year legislation to complete the work we started a couple of years ago to provide full legal protection to transgender people. The main unfinished business is to prohibit discrimination in access to public accommodations. I view this legislation as simple and necessary and fully support it. I am a cosponsor and I have long been a supporter of this legislation.
LGBTQ Rights
Unisex bathrooms-Safety for children
Please support HD 545. We should not allow young teenage boys, who simply believe they are girls, to use the girls room, play and compete on girls sports teams-as girls-and to use the girls locker room.It is not fair and it is not safe.
H1589, An Act relative to equal access
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following written testimony to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary. TO: Committee on the Judiciary FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H1589 DATE: July 9, 2013 I write in support of H1589, An Act relative to equal access in hospitals, public transportation, nursing homes, supermarkets, retail establishments and all other places …
H2672, An Act relative to same-sex marriage equality
Senator Brownsberger submitted the following testimony to the Joint Committee on Revenue. TO: Joint Committee on Revenue FROM: Senator William N. Brownsberger RE: H2672, An Act relative to same-sex marriage equality DATE: June 11, 2013 I am writing with regard to H2672, An Act relative to same-sex marriage equality. This legislation would reimburse same …
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Boston Strong — March with Will in Boston’s Pride Parade
Next Saturday, June 8, at noon, Boston’s annual pride parade will start with a moment of silence at the site of the Marathon bombing. Please come march with me in support of American liberty and freedom. It’s one of the biggest events of the year in Boston. Please RSVP to trish.lohmar@belmontdemocrats.org, 617-610-4913. We’re meeting at …
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Transgender Rights in the 2013 Session
I’ve recently received some emails urging me to back repeal of the transgender rights bill. I supported and continue to support the transgender rights we protected last year. Here is how I have been replying: I’m happy to discuss this issue with you. I really see it differently. It’s not about boys “who simply believe …