‘Common sense’: Top red state official rallies behind governor signing ‘bathroom bill’ into law

Ohio’s Republican lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, is standing firm in defense of his state’s recent enactment of a “bathroom bill” that prevents biological males from using female bathrooms. Husted believes that this legislation is part of a larger cultural shift in the country where Americans are uniting on the issue of gender-specific facilities.

“It’s a sad situation that we need to pass a law to ensure that boys go to boys’ bathrooms and girls go to girls’ bathrooms,” Husted told Fox News Digital. “But we have seen instances where the lines have been blurred, particularly in colleges and some high schools. It is crucial to provide safe spaces, especially for young women, in bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.”

The Protect All Students Act, also known as the “bathroom bill,” was signed into law by Ohio’s Republican Governor Mike DeWine after being passed by the state Senate on a party-line vote. The law applies to public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education, requiring them to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations based on one’s gender assigned at or near birth.

Husted believes that the bill is a matter of common sense. “People are shocked that anyone would think it’s acceptable for biological males to use female facilities,” he said. “It’s common sense for most Ohioans to have gender-specific bathrooms and locker rooms. This law will protect against allowing biological males in female spaces.”

Despite opposition from groups like the ACLU and LGBT activists, Husted is confident that the law will withstand any legal challenges. He emphasized that the bill is about protecting the privacy and safety of girls and ensuring that they have secure spaces.

Husted also noted a cultural shift in the United States on this issue, where Americans of both parties are starting to unite in support of protecting biological girls in schools and sports. He pointed to recent election campaigns that highlighted the importance of this issue and emphasized the need to prioritize the well-being of women in these spaces.

As Ohio becomes the 12th state to pass a version of the bathroom bill, Husted hopes that other states will follow suit in protecting women’s sports and privacy. He believes that this legislation reflects a broader movement towards safeguarding the rights of women in public facilities.

In conclusion, Husted stressed the importance of standing up for women and ensuring that they have safe and private spaces in schools and sports. He expressed hope that this cultural shift will continue to gain momentum across the country, regardless of political affiliation.