Nebraska Senator's Filibuster Fails as Trans Health Bill Advances.
TL;DR
Nebraska Senator Machaela Cavanaugh filibustered for three weeks to block a bill that would deny gender-affirming care to trans kids. However, she eventually agreed to move the bill to the top of the agenda last week. The legislation, LB574, would deny patients under the age of 19 access to gender-affirming treatments such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery. LB574 is one of 150 anti-trans bills proposed in state legislatures so far this year.
- A Nebraska Senator Is Filibustering for Trans Youth The Cut
- Nebraska Legislature votes to advance Let Them Grow Act to second round of debate KETV Omaha
- Nebraska trans health bill advances, despite filibuster vow The Associated Press
- Nebraska state lawmakers advance ban on gender affirming care for transgender youth KOLN
- 'You've crossed a line': Ban on gender-affirming care advances in Nebraska Unicameral KETV Omaha
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