The Republican-led government of Mississippi will never cast final votes on two bills that sought to impose a ban on transgender people.
Before a Monday evening date, House and Senate leaders failed to reach sacrifice versions, which led to the silent passage of the expenses. At the time, legislators were working on a number of more complex issues.
One bill may have restricted transgender women’s use of rooms and locker areas in public buildings, including college dorms. The other would have stated that “every person is either male or female, and only two sexes exist,” and that intercourse is defined at conception.
Both charges ‘ editions were recently passed by the House and Senate. Before a costs may be passed to Republican governor, the Republican-controlled chambers would need to come to an agreement on a single version of each. Tate Reeves.
Reeves passed a law prohibiting trans players from competing on ladies’ or children’s sports clubs in 2021. He signed a bill last year that would outlaw gender-affirming medications or procedures for those under the age of 18.
As Republicans attempt to restrict trans people’s access to gender-affirming care, rooms, and sports, among other things, the Mississippi proposals were one of several charges being considered in state legislatures across the country.
