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Tennessee has enacted a law making it illegal for an adult to take a child 17 or younger out of the state for gender transitioning without the permission of one of the child’s parents.
The measure, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, is scheduled to take effect July 1 unless blocked by a court. Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law on Tuesday, May 28.
Supporters call it a parental rights bill. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and a shot at transgender people.
The Republican-dominated Tennessee Legislature approved the bill by wide margins on April 25 — the state Senate on a 25-4 vote and the state House of Representatives by 63-16.
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The measure, believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, is scheduled to take effect July 1 unless blocked by a court. Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law on Tuesday, May 28.
Supporters call it a parental rights bill. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and a shot at transgender people.
The Republican-dominated Tennessee Legislature approved the bill by wide margins on April 25 — the state Senate on a 25-4 vote and the state House of Representatives by 63-16.
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Tennessee bans interstate gender transitioning without parental consent
Supporters call it a parental rights bill. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and a shot at transgender people.
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