Ohio university displays 'biological' sex bathroom signs in wake of new state law
One of Ohio’s largest universities has begun displaying signs limiting restroom use to “biological men” and “biological women” following the enactment of a new state law.
One of Ohio’s largest universities has begun displaying signs limiting restroom use to “biological men” and “biological women” following the enactment of a new state law.
The University of Cincinnati began displaying the new signage last week in its residence halls and some other on-campus buildings in response to the passage of a law that restricts bathroom use in public and private K-12 schools and colleges to members of the same “biological sex.” Signed into law by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in November, the legislation officially goes into effect Tuesday.
A public institution with more than 50,000 students, the University of Cincinnati appears to be the first Ohio college or university to comply with the new law. A representative for TransOhio, a statewide transgender advocacy group, said the school is the first it is aware of that’s “taking any action in response to the bill.” The law does not specify how exactly it should be enforced, making it unclear how other schools will comply.
Last week, the University of Cincinnati began displaying the new signs in some residence halls and other on-campus buildings in response to the passage of SB 104, which restricts bathroom use in K-12 schools and colleges to members of the same “biological sex.” u/lidia99 / Reddit At least 15 states restrict which restrooms trans people can use in school settings, but only five have laws that apply to colleges and universities. Of these five, only two — Florida and Ohio — have measures that include private colleges and universities, according to the LGBTQ think tank Movement Advancement Project.
A spokesperson for the University of Cincinnati confirmed there have been “signage updates in some residence halls and locker rooms” on campus.
Rating: 5