De Blasio orders transgender bathroom access in NYC
Called ‘stepping stone’ by Squadron
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order on Monday saying that transgender people must be allowed to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity in city-owned buildings, including offices, public parks, pools and playgrounds.
“Access to bathrooms and other single-sex facilities is a fundamental human right that should not be restricted or denied to anyone,” de Blasio said in a statement.
A host of city officials, including Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, came out strongly in favor of the order.