Kentucky GOP overrides governor's veto of youth gender-affirming care ban
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By Jack Forrest, CNN The Kentucky legislature enacted new restrictions Wednesday on the rights of transgender youth, overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that places bans on gender-affirming care for minors, on discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in school, and on transgender st…
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Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have swept aside the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people. The bill bans
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky on Wednesday swept aside the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people — from banning access to gender-affirming health care to restricting the bathrooms they can use.
Kentucky’s bill also restricts classroom instruction on sexuality and instructs school officials to prohibit transgender students from using bathrooms matching their gender identity.
The bill's sponsor described it as part of an effort 'to strengthen parental engagement and communication in children’s education while protecting the safety of our children.'
By Jack Forrest, CNN The Kentucky legislature enacted new restrictions Wednesday on the rights of transgender youth, overriding the governor’s veto of a bill that places bans on gender-affirming care for minors, on discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in school, and on transgender st…
The Republican-dominated state Assembly has quickly overridden Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto on a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth. The override passed with a 29-8 vote; just one Republican voted against.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have swept aside the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people.
The bill's sponsor described it as part of an effort 'to strengthen parental engagement and communication in children’s education while protecting the safety of our children.'
Kentucky legislators on Wednesday passed a sweeping bill outlawing sex change procedures for minors and transgender-related initiatives in schools, overriding Democratic governor Andy Beshear's veto.
The bill bans access to gender-affirming health care and restricts the bathrooms young transgender people can use. Debate on the issue is likely to spill over into this year’s gubernatorial campaign in Kentucky.
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