A House panel on Tuesday passed an amended version of a bill that aims to create a criminal penalty for adults who knowingly enter or remain in a bathroom of the opposite sex to arouse or gratify a sexual desire while knowing a minor who is a member of the opposite sex is present.
The Republican lawmaker behind the bill said he was OK with the latest version, saying his intent wasn t to target transgender people with the bathroom restriction.
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An Arkansas bathroom bill that has been revamped to address concerns it would criminalize transgender people using public restrooms matching gender identity.