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The ban is one of several anti-LGBTQ bills passed by the Kansas Legislature. It would allow for civil suits against doctors who provided gender-affirming care — which is widely supported by U.S. medical associations — for those under age 18. It would also revoke the licenses of physicians who offered such care, starting in July 2023.
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The Kansas Legislature has given final approval to a ban and appears to have the votes to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's expected veto.
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Supporters say what they've dubbed a "women’s bill of rights" would protect cisgender women. Critics say it’s a political attack on transgender women.
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Senators voted to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto, meaning the ban only needs a House override vote to become law.
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Transgender inmates say they were targets of harassment by staff and inmates that put them in danger.
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Conservatives flexed the strength of their legislative supermajority, but they failed to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on some key issues.
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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly warned that the ban would have encouraged more bullying and cost the state business.
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The Democratic governor vetoed several high-profile bills approved by Kansas Republicans, including tax cuts and restrictions on transgender athletes. That sets up possible veto overrides during the final days of the session.
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Conservatives contend transgender athletes bring unfair advantages to girls' and women's sports. The governor says the law would cost the state business — and set up transgender people for more harassment.
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Republicans and Democrats across the country are fighting over whether transgender athletes should be welcome in girls' and women's sports. The Kansas Legislature passed a ban, but it looks destined for a veto.