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Tennessee will force private businesses to post “warning signs” if they have trans-friendly restroom policies

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The Associated Press.By signing the bill, Lee defies requests from LGBTQ groups, including the Log Cabin Republicans of Tennessee, who pleaded with the governor not to sign the “misguided” bill, which they said singles out businesses “for special public censure,” takes a specific side on a controversial, emotionally-charged issue, and may even be counterproductive to conservatives’ aims of keeping transgender people out of restrooms that match their genitalia or outward appearance — especially if a customer is further along in their transition.

Due to concerns expressed by some more conservative-leaning business associations, the law doesn’t elaborate on how it will be enforced, or any fines, penalties, or other actions that can be taken to.

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