Montana state lawmakers voted down a proposal to deny Rep. Zooey Zephyr access to women’s restrooms. This decision comes amid significant protests against transgender bathroom restrictions, highlighted by recent sit-ins at the U.S. Capitol, where activists demonstrated against a new policy banning trans individuals from bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. Around 15 protesters were arrested, including Chelsea Manning, during these demonstrations, which echoed broader ongoing tensions surrounding transgender rights and legislative actions taken in various states against such rights.