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States Are Expanding Trans Bathroom Ban Bills to Encompass Private Businesses

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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  • New legislation in several states moves the scope of bathroom bans beyond schools and government buildings.
  • Bathroom bans are being expanded to encompass private businesses, as indicated by the title.
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