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Coverage dated May 22, 2023

Montana governor signs law saying "sex" can only be defined as male or female

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Kansas and Tennessee have similar laws that LGBTQ+ advocates argue will deny legal recognition to nonbinary and transgender people.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Montana governor signs law to define 'sex' as only male or female (opens MyNorthwest)

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    HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill defining the word “sex” in state law as only male or female — joining Kansas and

  2. CBS News

    Montana governor signs law saying "sex" can only be defined as male or female (opens CBS News)

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    Kansas and Tennessee have similar laws that LGBTQ+ advocates argue will deny legal recognition to nonbinary and transgender people.

  3. Fox News

    Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signs bill to define ‘sex’ as only male and female (opens Fox News)

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    Gov. Gianforte of Montana has defined the word “sex" as only male or female in a new state law signed Friday. Montana now joins Kansas and Tennessee which also enacted similar laws.

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