"Today’s decision ensures that the businesses who welcome them are not forced to become instruments for politicians’ discrimination”
Trans kids have been the target of political attacks, and lawmakers have been abusing their authority to bully health care providers
"We must not play into fear or treat some of our most vulnerable community members – our transgender young people – like political pawns"
"Kids in Alabama can now continue to receive this lifesaving care, & doctors cannot be prosecuted simply for doing their jobs"
The procedure is called “Committee of the Whole,” which allows the House to vote to override the House Education Committee's vote
"I cannot believe that either of these pieces of legislation reflects the morals of the citizens of Ohio..."
The law also requires Tennessee colleges to determine a student-athlete’s gender using the student’s “original” birth certificate
“Their actions, to move so hastily & without consideration of the harms this will do, will ultimately hurt Trans kids throughout Georgia”
The bill was opposed by the state's LGBTQ+ advocacy groups as well as Democratic Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards
16 additional states will accompany already-introduced legislation by Senator Scott Wiener of California, including New York & Minnesota
