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Mississippi Republicans fail to pass trans bathroom ban and law defining sex

Republican lawmakers could not come to an agreement on two bills before their deadline.

Bathroom Bill Fails in Tennessee

Right-wing legislators are emboldened after Trump rescinded federal guidelines protecting trans rights for youth, but it wasn't enough to advance a bathroom bill in Tennessee.

LGBT Antidiscrimination Bill Fails in Pocatello, Idaho

A proposed new ordinance designed to protect the LGBT community in Pocatello, Idaho from discrimination in housing, accommodations, and employment was rejected by the City Council on April 18.

Dolan Grateful Gay Marriage Bill Failed

Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan sat for a rare interview.

South Dakota 'Don't Say Trans' Bill Fails

The measure would have banned discussion of transgender idenity in public schools in grades K-7.

91 Percent of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Failed in 2022: Report

While 315 pieces of discriminatory legislation were introduced, activists beat back most of them.

Minnesota Antibullying Bill Dies in Senate

A comprehensive antibullying bill failed to be heard in the Minnesota legislature, but advocates promise to reintroduce the bill when the session resumes in 2014.

Florida GOP Lawmaker Proposes ‘Don’t Display Gay’ Bill to Ban Pride Flag From Government Properties

A similar bill proposed by the same sponsor failed last year.

Democrats defeat Republican transgender sports ban bill in U.S. Senate

Republicans failed to get 60 votes to move the discriminatory bill forward.

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Report: Mike Pence Lobbying Against Funding of Trans Troops' Transition Costs

One bill to ban such coverage failed, but sources say Pence is renewing the effort.

Illinois, Virginia Seek 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Bans

Bills to ban the use of such therapy on minors failed in both states last year, but lawmakers are trying again.

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.

VA State Senate Committee Kills Anti-LGBTQ+ Religious Freedom Bill

The bill failed in an 8-7 vote after passing the state's House of Delegates last week. 

Vote on Colorado Civil Unions Bill Uncertain

There's momentum in Colorado to pass a civil unions bill after similar legislation failed last year. But whether the bill will be brought up for a vote remains in question.

Veto of North Dakota Anti-Trans Pronoun Bill Stands, but More Bad Bills on Way

Lawmakers failed to override Gov. Doug Burgum's veto of the pronoun bill, but they're still pushing a health care ban, bathroom bills, and anti-trans sports legislation.

Florida Republican Makes Another Attempt at Pro-LGBT Rights Bill

Republican state representative Holly Raschien helped bridge the gap to file the employment nondiscrimination bill that has failed several times.