In Kentucky, Republican lawmakers passed a bill that bans minors from receiving gender-affirming care, lets educators refuse to refer to trans students by their preferred pronouns and would not allow schools to discuss sexual orientation or gender identity with students of any age, CNN reported.
Senate Bill 150 has been delivered to the office of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who opposes the measure. Republican lawmakers, however, hold a majority and could override a veto from the governor.
In a press conference earlier this month, Beshear cited polls showing that most Bluegrass State residents believe medical decisions about their children should be left to parents and their families. "What some legislation is doing here in Frankfort is tearing that away and saying, 'No, big government is going to tell you what is medically best for your children.' As a parent, I think that's wrong," he said.
The full article is at www.cnn.com/2023/03/18/us/kentucky-bans-gender-affirming-youth-care/index.html .
Andrew Davis