Tennessee Senate Republicans passed a bill that seeks to define 'sex' in the state code as the gender assigned at birth, carrying implications for transgender people in the state.
The bill's sponsor,
state Sen. Kerry Roberts , said during floor debate Monday that the change promotes "consistency" in the state code."I looked at the fiscal note and I just shook my head," Roberts said.Anti-trans legislation has been on the rise nationally, with bills proposed or passed that would limit who can use restrooms, who can play youth sports and especially, who can access gender-affirming care.from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Most of these bills seek to limit access to care, mainly surgery, hormone therapy and puberty blockers, for minors who seek to have their gender identity supported.
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