The Massachusetts Senate has joined the House in passing a bill that would prohibit discrimination against transgender individuals.
The measure was approved by the Senate Wednesday morning on a voice vote. No senator spoke against it.
Some House Republicans had argued that the measure was unnecessary and could hurt small businesses that have transgender workers.
Proponents of the bill agreed to drop a public accommodations section of the bill that critics warned would lead to a breakdown in privacy in bathrooms and other single-gender facilities.
The bill still needs routine final approval votes in both branches.
The House passed the bill Tuesday night but only after Democratic leaders moved to limit debate to one hour, cutting off many of the 50 or so amendments that had been filed by opponents."
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