Associations vow to protect LGBT members as similar laws are proposed in Texas and elsewhere; could limit conference sites A policy dispute about who gets to use public restrooms is spilling into states beyond North Carolina, with results likely to determine where many associations hold conferences and events in coming years. Last year, North Carolina became the first state to pass a law preventing transgender people from using public restrooms not corresponding to their sex at birth. Similar "bathroom bills" have been introduced in eight states so far this year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Many political observers are watching Texas, where… Read More