"Alabama Lawmakers Propose Sperm and Ova-Based Gender Definition Bill"
Alabama lawmakers are pushing legislation that defines male and female based on reproductive anatomy, potentially impacting transgender and intersex individuals. The bills aim to regulate single-sex spaces and restrict gender-affirming medical care, reflecting a broader trend in Republican-led states. Supporters argue the definitions will guide legal interpretation, while opponents emphasize the rights of transgender and intersex people to exist without discrimination. The proposed legislation conflicts with medical research showing gender as a spectrum and includes vague exemptions for intersex individuals.