Utah's new law limits housing choices for transgender students
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Utah's new law limits housing choices for transgender students

India Today  

Transgender college students in Utah will be prohibited from living in dorms consistent with their gender identity, under a bill that cleared its final legislative hurdle Monday. The bill goes a step beyond existing laws in Utah and 11 other states that bar transgender girls and women from women’s bathrooms at public schools, and in some cases other government facilities. Republican legislative leaders pledged to address campus housing after a mother’s viral social media post called out a Utah university for not providing prior notice that her daughter would have a trans suitemate. Utah State University sophomore Marcie Robertson, a transgender woman, was assigned to be the resident assistant for a women’s dorm and share a suite with freshman Avery Saltzman. This is the fourth straight year, she said, that the Republican supermajority has pushed legislation aimed at Utah’s tiny transgender population.

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South Dakota governor passes bill banning transgender bathroom access in schools
4 days, 4 hours ago

South Dakota governor passes bill banning transgender bathroom access in schools

India Today  

A new law in South Dakota will restrict transgender people’s use of communal facilities in public schools and state-owned buildings starting July 1. Larry Rhoden signed bill HB 1259 into law on Friday, which prohibits transgender people from using changing rooms and restrooms that align with their gender identity. “South Dakota is a place where common-sense values remain common,” Rhoden …

South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill
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4 days, 7 hours ago

South Dakota governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill

Associated Press  

— A new law in South Dakota will restrict transgender people’s use of communal facilities in public schools and state-owned buildings starting July 1. Larry Rhoden signed bill HB 1259 into law on Friday, which prohibits transgender people from using changing rooms and restrooms that align with their gender identity. “South Dakota is a place where common-sense values remain common,” …

A new anti-transgender bathroom bill in Tennessee is headed to the governor’s desk
5 days, 11 hours ago

A new anti-transgender bathroom bill in Tennessee is headed to the governor’s desk

Associated Press  

A proposal in Tennessee that would require educational institutions that house students overnight to separate bathrooms “by immutable biological sex” is headed to Republican Gov. The legislation is just the latest effort targeting the transgender community in Tennessee, where Republican lawmakers have over the years repeatedly enacted bills aimed at the LGBTQ+ community as the party pursues such legislation nationwide. …

Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions
1 month, 1 week ago

Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican governor on Friday signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members. Spencer Cox announced his decision Friday evening following a week of rallies outside his office in which thousands of union members from the public and private …

Housing restrictions for transgender college students approved by Utah Legislature
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Housing restrictions for transgender college students approved by Utah Legislature

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Transgender college students in Utah will be prohibited from living in dorms consistent with their gender identity, under a bill that cleared its final legislative hurdle Monday. The bill goes a step beyond existing laws in Utah and 11 other states that bar transgender girls and women from women’s bathrooms at public schools, and in some …

Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers
2 months, 1 week ago

Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers

Associated Press  

Montana’s Republican-controlled House on Wednesday endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate daily life for two fellow lawmakers. “Trans people walk through the state of Montana afraid enough already,” Zephyr said. Under the bill, trans people could not use restrooms, …

U.S. House passes bill banning transgender students from women's sports
2 months, 1 week ago

U.S. House passes bill banning transgender students from women's sports

The Hindu  

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill severely restricting transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports. The legislation would bar transgender students from female teams at any school or university that receives federal funding, though its adoption by the Senate and passage into law is unlikely. The bill defines sex as "based solely on …

Bill restricting school bathroom use by transgender students passes Ohio Senate, awaits governor’s signature
4 months, 1 week ago

Bill restricting school bathroom use by transgender students passes Ohio Senate, awaits governor’s signature

CNN  

CNN — The Ohio Senate on Wednesday greenlit a measure that would ban transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms associated with their gender identities. The bill, titled the “Protect All Students Act,” would amend Ohio’s existing college credit program for high school students. “Senate Bill 104 is a cruel invasion of students’ rights to privacy, which could result …

Ohio Republicans move bill on school bathroom use by transgender students forward in Legislature
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohio Republicans move bill on school bathroom use by transgender students forward in Legislature

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ohio lawmakers advanced a ban …

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah public schools have been rushing to prepare students and teachers as the state starts cracking down Wednesday on any school found not enforcing new bathroom restrictions for transgender people. Principals in the Granite, Alpine, Davis and Salt Lake City school districts have been trained to address bathroom concerns on an individual basis, with discretion and …

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Utah public schools have been …

A Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice fails
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice fails

Associated Press  

— A bill that that would bar transgender students from school bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity failed Friday to get enough votes to advance in heavily conservative Nebraska. An amended version would have gone a step further by barring students taking male hormones from girls’ teams, even if they were assigned female at …

Alabama GOP Passes Bill Targeting Diversity Programs At Public Colleges
1 year ago

Alabama GOP Passes Bill Targeting Diversity Programs At Public Colleges

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Alabama’s GOP-led legislature passed a sweeping new measure on Tuesday that would ban state funding for diversity programs at public universities and other government entities, an effort opponents say would undo decades of advancements in civil rights. Lawmakers in the state Senate overwhelmingly passed the new bill, which, if signed into law, would broadly ban programs that …

Utah Governor Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah Governor Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Into Law

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill on Tuesday that will bar transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity. The law, titled Sex-Based Designations for Privacy, Anti-Bullying and Women’s Opportunities, defines “male” and “female” by a person’s genitals rather than gender identity and requires that transgender people use bathrooms that correspond with the …

Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in government
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in government

Associated Press  

Utah’s governor signed a bill into law Tuesday that makes the state the latest to prohibit diversity training, hiring and inclusion programs at universities and in state government. Headed into the final year of his first term, Cox has shifted to the right on “diversity, equity and inclusion.” After vetoing a ban on transgender students playing in girls sports in …

Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people

Associated Press  

Utah became the latest state to regulate bathroom access for transgender people after Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed a law Tuesday that requires people to use bathrooms and locker rooms in public schools and government-owned buildings that match their sex assigned at birth. The legislation also requires schools to create “privacy plans” for trans students and others who may not …

Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah joins 10 other states in regulating bathroom access for transgender people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Spencer Cox signed a law Tuesday that requires people …

Utah joins list of states to pass a bill banning diversity programs in government and on campus
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah joins list of states to pass a bill banning diversity programs in government and on campus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Utah's legislature became the latest …

North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender people
1 year, 10 months ago

North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender people

Associated Press  

Transgender kids and adults in North Dakota won’t be able to access bathrooms, locker rooms or showers that match the gender they identify with in places like college dorms or jails, under a new law signed by Republican Gov. Last week, the governor signed a bill that restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately making it a crime to …

New North Dakota law limits bathroom access for transgender people
1 year, 11 months ago

New North Dakota law limits bathroom access for transgender people

LA Times  

Doug Burgum signed a law that forbids transgender children and adults from using bathrooms, locker rooms or showers that match the gender they identify with in places like college dormitories and jails. Transgender children and adults in North Dakota won’t be allowed to use bathrooms, locker rooms or showers that match the gender they identify with in places like college …

House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams
1 year, 11 months ago

House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women’s teams

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male would be barred from competing on girls or women’s sports teams at federally supported schools and colleges under legislation pushed through Thursday by House Republicans checking off another high-profile item on their social agenda. The bill defines sex as “based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics …

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year
1 year, 11 months ago

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year

NPR  

Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicole Neri for MPR Nicole Neri for MPR This year, at least 12 states have passed legislation to limit or ban gender-affirming health care for young people, adding to several already on the books. "The bill makes Minnesota a sanctuary state …

North Dakota advances suite of restrictions on trans rights
1 year, 11 months ago

North Dakota advances suite of restrictions on trans rights

Associated Press  

The North Dakota Senate has passed a series of bills that would restrict transgender people’s rights in sports, health care, schools, workplaces and daily life. Doctors would be prohibited from providing gender-affirming care to people under 18, and transgender girls and women wouldn’t be allowed to join female sports teams in K-12 and college, under bills that passed with veto-proof …

North Dakota House passes school gender pronoun prohibition
2 years ago

North Dakota House passes school gender pronoun prohibition

Associated Press  

Public schools and state agencies in North Dakota would be prohibited from referring to students and employees by any pronouns that don’t reflect the sex assigned to them at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature. “It’s another week of a legislative session, and we have another bill that’s telling certain people that they have value or don’t have …

S. Dakota lawmakers push bill to bar transgender youth care
2 years, 1 month ago

S. Dakota lawmakers push bill to bar transgender youth care

Associated Press  

— A state House committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth in South Dakota. “Gender-affirming care is part of comprehensive primary care,” said Daniel Heinemann, chief officer of Sanford Health and chair of South Dakota’s American Academy of Family Physicians. “Family physicians are deeply concerned by the growing trend of recent legislative …

Utah bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors
2 years, 1 month ago

Utah bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gov Spencer Cox signed the ban into law …

Utah Gov. Signs Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Health Care For Trans Youth
2 years, 1 month ago

Utah Gov. Signs Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Health Care For Trans Youth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill on Saturday that bans gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, the latest in a string of transphobic legislation that Republicans have been circulating in the state and across the country. More and more experts, states and countries around the world are pausing these permanent and life-altering treatments for new patients …

Utah governor OKs bill banning gender-affirming health care
2 years, 1 month ago

Utah governor OKs bill banning gender-affirming health care

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican governor on Saturday signed bills that ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care and allow families to receive scholarships to pay for education outside the public school system, both measures that are part of larger nationwide movements. Cox’s approval of the bill comes as lawmakers in at least 18 states consider similar bills targeting …

Utah lawmakers approve ban on transgender treatments
2 years, 1 month ago

Utah lawmakers approve ban on transgender treatments

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican-dominated Legislature on Friday gave final approval for a measure that would ban youth from receiving gender-affirming health care like surgery or puberty blockers, bypassing concerns raised by opponents about the measure’s impact on transgender children and teens in the state. Utah’s measure prohibits transgender surgery for youth and disallows hormone treatments for minors who …

Bill to ban care for transgender minors gets heated hearing
2 years, 1 month ago

Bill to ban care for transgender minors gets heated hearing

Associated Press  

— A proposed bill to deny gender-affirming care to young transgender people in Montana drew emotional testimony Friday. The bill by Republican Sen. John Fuller threatens health care providers with the loss of their licenses for a year if they use puberty blockers, hormones or surgery to treat transgender minors. Ren Zaluski rejected the “fad” argument, noting “there was a …

Transgender youth reemerge as statehouse focal point in Utah
2 years, 2 months ago

Transgender youth reemerge as statehouse focal point in Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers wasted no time this week before returning to an issue that has become a popular topic in GOP-led statehouses: Trying to limit medical options doctors are allowed to provide transgender youth. State Sen. Mike Kennedy, a Republican family doctor sponsoring Utah’s proposal, said it didn’t make sense that health care policy related to gender …

Transgender youth reemerge as statehouse focal point in Utah
2 years, 2 months ago

Transgender youth reemerge as statehouse focal point in Utah

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. State Sen. Mike Kennedy, a Republican family doctor sponsoring …

South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban
2 years, 2 months ago

South Dakota GOP lawmakers push trans youth health care ban

Associated Press  

— A group of South Dakota Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to outlaw gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, pushing the state to join at least a dozen others considering anti-transgender legislation this year. South Dakota Republicans have perennially considered bills aimed at limiting the health care, school facilities and sports teams that transgender youth can access. “Gender-affirming care …

Transgender kids can play girls sports in Utah after ruling
2 years, 7 months ago

Transgender kids can play girls sports in Utah after ruling

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Transgender girls in Utah will be given the opportunity to participate in girls’ sports as the school year begins, after a judge on Friday reversed a ban pending legal challenges from parents. The state’s association overseeing more than 80,000 students playing high school sports has said only one transgender girl competed in their leagues last year …

Transgender athlete ban challenged in Utah lawsuit
2 years, 9 months ago

Transgender athlete ban challenged in Utah lawsuit

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — A ban on transgender athletes playing on girls’ sports teams is being challenged in court in Utah, one of more than a dozen states that have passed similar bans throughout the last two years. I just want to play on a team like any other kid.” For the Utah lawmakers who After observing courts strike down …

Utah: Families of 2 teens sue over ban on transgender women and girls competing in school sports
2 years, 9 months ago

Utah: Families of 2 teens sue over ban on transgender women and girls competing in school sports

CNN  

CNN — The families of two Utah teenagers have filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that bans transgender women and girls from participating in school sports. Spencer Cox’s veto of HB 11, which bans transgender athletes from competing on women’s and girls’ sports teams. It is not supported by medical or scientific evidence.” It also states if gender dysphoria …

Utah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite veto
3 years ago

Utah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite veto

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — GOP lawmakers in Utah pushed through a ban on transgender youth athletes playing on girls teams Friday, overriding a veto and joining 11 other states with similar laws amid a nationwide culture war. Cox was the second GOP governor this week to overrule lawmakers on a sports-participation ban, but the proposal won support from a vocal …

Utah bans transgender athletes from girl’s sports, overriding governor’s veto
3 years ago

Utah bans transgender athletes from girl’s sports, overriding governor’s veto

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy State legislators in Utah voted to override Governor Spencer Cox’s …

Utah governor vetoes bill banning transgender children from girls’ sports citing high suicide rates
3 years ago

Utah governor vetoes bill banning transgender children from girls’ sports citing high suicide rates

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Utah governor Spencer Cox has been praised by LGBT+ campaigners …

Arizona Legislature passes 2 bills to curb transgender rights
3 years ago

Arizona Legislature passes 2 bills to curb transgender rights

NPR  

Arizona Legislature passes 2 bills to curb transgender rights Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt York/AP Matt York/AP PHOENIX — The Arizona Legislature passed bills Thursday to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams, joining a growing list of Republican-controlled states attempting to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility …

Utah governor says he'll veto transgender youth sports ban
3 years ago

Utah governor says he'll veto transgender youth sports ban

Daily Mail  

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said that he plans to veto legislation passed on Friday that would ban transgender student-athletes from competing in girls sports within the state. Spencer Cox before becoming state law In reaction to the state Senate's stance on transgender rights, Cox's office addressed trans athletes in the state and said 'it's going to be OK. We're going …

Utah governor says he’ll veto transgender youth sports ban
3 years ago

Utah governor says he’ll veto transgender youth sports ban

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that he plans to veto legislation passed Friday that would ban transgender student-athletes from competing in girls sports. Without his support, Utah is unlikely to join the 11 states, all Republican-led, that have recently enacted bans on transgender girls wanting to compete in school sports leagues that correspond with their gender …

Alabama lawmakers advance transgender students bathroom ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Alabama lawmakers advance transgender students bathroom ban

Associated Press  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday night approved legislation that would bar transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match their current gender identity. Rafferty said schools in his Birmingham district have handled accommodations for transgender student, “without targeting vulnerable youth that are already having issues with suicide, mental illness, bullying.” Stadthagen, in urging support for …

Alabama lawmakers advance transgender students bathroom ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Alabama lawmakers advance transgender students bathroom ban

NPR  

Alabama lawmakers advance transgender students bathroom ban Enlarge this image toggle caption Julie Bennett/Getty Images Julie Bennett/Getty Images MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday night approved legislation that would bar transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that match their current gender identity. Rafferty said schools in his Birmingham district have handled accommodations for transgender student, "without …

Iowa House bill would halt transgender girls in girls sports
3 years, 1 month ago

Iowa House bill would halt transgender girls in girls sports

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa House Republicans on Monday approved a bill that prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls sports, moving the direction of about 10 other Republican-run state legislatures in passing the controversial measure. Girls should not be sidelined in their own sports.” Democratic Rep. Mary Mascher of Iowa City said banning transgender girls and women from participating …

Utah proposes panel to decide when transgender athletes play
3 years, 1 month ago

Utah proposes panel to decide when transgender athletes play

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers advanced a proposal Monday to create a commission of political appointees to make decisions about transgender student-athletes participating in youth sports — diving into a heated debate that has taken place in dozens of Republican-led statehouses. Utah’s proposed “School Activity Eligibility Commission” would create criteria and evaluate transgender student-athletes’ physical characteristics and how they …

South Dakota House backs restrictions on trans students
3 years, 1 month ago

South Dakota House backs restrictions on trans students

Associated Press  

— The South Dakota House on Tuesday passed two bills aimed at transgender students, seeking to restrict which bathrooms K-12 trans children can use and which sports teams trans girls and college-age women can join. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from playing in school sports leagues, including college athletes, that match their gender identity cleared its final …

SD House lawmakers advance ban on trans bathroom policies
3 years, 1 month ago

SD House lawmakers advance ban on trans bathroom policies

Associated Press  

— A South Dakota bill that would ban transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature on Monday, receiving approval from a House committee. “This is obvious and should be non-controversial.” The hearing in the Legislature on trans students’ access to bathrooms was a continuation of a school board debate …

Utah affirms transgender right to change birth certificates
3 years, 10 months ago

Utah affirms transgender right to change birth certificates

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Supreme Court affirmed the right of transgender people to change their sex designation on birth certificates Thursday, a ruling that came as a bright spot for advocates amid a wave of legislation targeting transgender people around the country. Every U.S. state except Tennessee allows people to change their gender markers on birth certificates, though …

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