Ohio enacts 'shameful' 'Don't Say Gay' bill as Gov. Mike DeWine signs
Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."
January 9, 2025
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Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."
The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.
"It is a statewide issue that your biological sex matches which locker room and which restroom you're going into," said Republican Sen. Nick Schroer.
It's the second consecutive year that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a trans-exclusionary sports till.
The so-called Parental Bill of Rights could put queer youth at risk and allow parents to meddle in LGBTQ+ programs.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.
The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.
The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.
The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.
The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.
The amendment would allow a judge to change custody agreements to “protect” a child from gender-affirming health care.
The bill, which appeared to be dead, has now been revived by lawmakers.
The state's House of Representatives has failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of the measure.
Taking a page from the anti-abortion fight in Texas, a Republican lawmaker wants to make everyday citizens bounty hunters looking for drag queens.
Montana, Kentucky, and Idaho are among the latest states to move such legislation forward.
An analysis by the Daily Dot shows how far-right outlets, working closely with Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration, rallied to support the law.
His action comes shortly after the signing of "bathroom bills" in Arkansas and Iowa.
Many have defended the proposed legislation as being about discussing sexual activities in elementary schools.
He made the comments after the "don't say gay" bill advanced to the state's House for a vote.
Hundreds of high school students across Arizona left their classrooms to show their support for LGBTQ+ students and stand against the Republican governor's anti-queer policies.
A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.