Representative Concannon, a Republican Representative, voted to sustain a veto of a gender affirming care ban in Kansas
Critics warn it could censor works of art, classic books and LGBTQ content, as well as provide sensitive ID info to unregulated 3rd parties
Republicans vow to seek override of Democratic governor’s actions. Senate President Ty Masterson says reflects her radical left agenda
“The so-called ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’ is a blatant effort to control and stigmatize transgender residents of the state”
Prior to 2007, Kansas law required the Department of Revenue to document an applicant’s sex on the driver’s license
The new law is based on model legislation from a far-right group and attempts to strip transgender residents of their identity
Republican-majority legislature overrides Gov. Kelly’s veto to pass far-reaching ban & could put federal funding for state programs at risk
“I am not going to go back to those days of hiding in the closet,” Justin Brace, executive director of Transgender Kansas, said
"The ugly truth is that politicians set their sights on kids who take up few to no resources in the school system"
"This bill didn’t come from the experts at our schools, our athletes- It came from politicians trying to score political points"