"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
"Judge Meachum’s ruling that the policy is likely unconstitutional & may not be enforced brings welcome relief to the parents & children"
Paxton called the guidance a “misinterpretation” of the law & says that such procedures can, in fact, constitute ‘child abuse’”
The Republican sponsored legislation would make it a felony to provide minors with hormones, puberty blockers or gender-affirming surgery
LGBTQ+ youth and advocates have railed against the legislation, with thousands of students across the state staging a walkout protest
Critics allege citizens could be held liable for tens of thousands of dollars in fines simply for expressing their religious/Christian beliefs
“By voting yes on House Bill 675, you are voting to kill me and other kids just like me,” said Eve Devitt, 16
“This step was taken to safeguard our healthcare professionals and impacted families from potential criminal legal ramifications”
"Transgender kids are kids, and they do not deserve to be the targets of dehumanizing attacks that invalidate their identity”
“This bill is not solving any actual problem in Indiana, but it is causing harm to actual trans youth in Indiana”