Target announces trans-inclusive bathroom policy

Target hit the right mark once again as it introduced a transgender inclusive bathroom policy, adding its name to the growing list of corporations that are taking a stand with the queer community.

Target announced:

We believe that everyone—every team member, every guest, and every community—deserves to be protected from discrimination, and treated equally. Consistent with this belief, Target supports the federal Equality Act, which provides protections to LGBT individuals, and opposes action that enables discrimination.

n our stores, we demonstrate our commitment to an inclusive experience in many ways. Most relevant for the conversations currently underway, we welcome transgender team members and guests to use the restroom or fitting room facility that corresponds with their gender identity.

Target was most likely referencing the slew of bathroom bills that focus on keeping trans people in the bathroom that coincides with the gender they were assigned at birth. It also hits close to home, as Minnesota, where Target is headquartered, state republicans are trying to pass a bill one of these bills that would restrict access to restrooms, locker rooms and dressing rooms based on the “biological sex” of individuals.

Target was having none of it …

We regularly assess issues and consider many factors such as impact to our business, guests and team members. Given the specific questions these legislative proposals raised about how we manage our fitting rooms and restrooms, we felt it was important to state our position.

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong. And you’ll always be accepted, respected and welcomed at Target.

Bravo Target!