politics

Tennessee lawmakers approve bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender

Font size+Author:Earthly Encounters news portalSource:entertainment2024-05-22 11:10:20I want to comment(0)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, clearing the way for the first-in-the-nation proposal to be sent to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature.

The bill mirrors almost the same language from a so-called “anti-abortion trafficking” proposal Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved just a day prior. In that version, supporters are hoping to stop adults from helping young people obtain abortions without permission from their parents or guardians.

Lee, a Republican, hasn’t publicly commented on either bill but supporters are confident the governor will sign them into law. Lee eagerly approved both the state’s sweeping abortion ban and the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for children. He has also never issued a veto during his time as governor.

Related articles
  • Kolkata cruises to IPL final with a thumping win over Hyderabad

    Kolkata cruises to IPL final with a thumping win over Hyderabad

    2024-05-22 10:49

  • Artemi Panarin scores 49th goal as Rangers beat Senators 4

    Artemi Panarin scores 49th goal as Rangers beat Senators 4

    2024-05-22 10:15

  • Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5

    Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5

    2024-05-22 09:51

  • China to step up financial support for green development

    China to step up financial support for green development

    2024-05-22 09:00

Netizen comments