A Series of Anti-Transgender Legislation Is Progressing Through the Tennessee General Assembly
A slate of anti-transgender bills is progressing quickly through the state legislature.
One bill that prohibits transgender athletes from participating in sports passed the state House of Representatives Monday night and is heading to Gov. Bill Lee’s office for signature. Two more measures that would impact transgender youth in Tennessee are continuing to advance without much opposition.
LGBT activists say these measures could have a devastating effect on the health of transgender youth.
One measure, HB 1233/SB 1367, would open up schools to lawsuits if transgender students do not use the restroom that aligns with their sex at birth. If they request accommodation, schools would have to provide a single-occupancy restroom for their use.
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