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Gavin Newsom speaking during a press conference in front of american and california state flags in Turlock CA 2025

Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and HIV coverage

Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.

Kansas governor Laura Kelly

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

Kathy Hochul

Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

Andy Beshear

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear perfectly explains why he vetoed the 'nastiest' anti-trans bill

Politicians and media personalities aren't "talking about what people are worried about" enough, according to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

Kansas governor Laura Kelly passes law requiring ID to view acts of homosexuality online could include fist bumping queer friends family friendly lgbtq animation Netflix show Dead End Paranormal Park

Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

Ohio Columbus LGBTQ Pride Parade Transgender Kids Support Signs Governor Mike DeWine

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs executive order banning gender-affirming surgeries for minors

Transgender adults in Ohio will now also be required to undergo psychiatric care before receiving gender-affirming treatment.