Massachusetts Transgender Civil Rights Legislation: How You Can Help

Here's what you can do to help get this passed:

1. Volunteer to help get HB 1722 passed. There are many ways to get involved and some only require a short time commitment. [volunteer]
2. Meet with your legislators in person and educate them on transgender issues. MTPC will provide you with all the materials and lobbying training. If you're planning on doing this, please call 617-983-0219 or email gscott@masstpc.org. Afterwards, let us know how it went.
   • Download our legislative packet:
     [About the legislation]
     [Impact of discrimination and violence]
     [Jurisdictions with GID Laws]
     [MA-based Companies with GID Policies]
     [Hate Crimes Law Map]
     [Rachel Jette Firing]
   • Let us know how it went:
     [Report your results]
3. Call your legislators - ask them to support the bill
   • [help with calling]
   • [Report your results]
4. Write a personal letter and send by postal mail. Personal handwritten letters get a lot of attention.
   • Sample text: [.doc] [html]
5. Testify in person or submit written testimony for the public hearing to be held sometime soon. Watch this website for more information on this.
6. Have your company/organization write a letter of support for the legislation.
   • Sample text: [.doc] [pdf]
7. Distribute our "Call your legislator" flyer to friends and family
   • [get the flyer]
8. Submit your story. Personal stories are powerful educational tools.
   • [submit your story]