得克萨斯州立法者辩论限制变性人使用浴室的法案,引发激烈反应。 Texas lawmakers debate bill restricting transgender bathroom use, sparking fierce reactions.

最近在得克萨斯州众议院委员会听证会上,参议院第8号法案导致紧张局势升级,该法案旨在限制变性者在政府大楼、学校和大学使用符合其性别认同的洗手间。 In a recent Texas House committee hearing, tensions rose over Senate Bill 8, which aims to restrict transgender individuals from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in government buildings, schools, and universities. 该法案得到众议院150名议员中82名议员的支持,引起双方强烈反应,支持者认为该法案保护隐私和安全,而批评者则认为该法案是歧视性的,基于毫无根据的恐惧。 The bill, supported by 82 out of 150 House members, has sparked strong reactions from both sides, with supporters arguing it protects privacy and safety, while critics see it as discriminatory and based on unfounded fears. 该法案将对侵权行为处以罚款,是共和党针对变性人权利的更广泛努力的一部分。 The bill, which would impose fines for violations, is part of a broader effort by Republicans to target transgender rights.