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Louisiana GOP Overrides Gov’s Veto Of Anti-Trans Bill

Axios reports: A Louisiana bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth will become law after state legislators on Tuesday overturned Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto. During a relatively rare veto session, the House voted 75 to 23 to override the governor’s objection on House Bill 648, which bans hormone treatments, puberty-blocking drugs and other gender-affirming … The post Louisiana GOP Overrides Gov’s Veto Of Anti-Trans Bill appeared first on Joe.My.God..

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Jul 23, 2023 - 20:00

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Louisiana GOP Overrides Gov’s Veto Of Anti-Trans Bill

Axios reports:

A Louisiana bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth will become law after state legislators on Tuesday overturned Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto. During a relatively rare veto session, the House voted 75 to 23 to override the governor’s objection on House Bill 648, which bans hormone treatments, puberty-blocking drugs and other gender-affirming care for anyone younger than 18. The Senate later voted 28 to 11 to override the veto, and it’s due to take effect on Jan. 1.

Read the full article. Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder [photo] last appeared here in May when he led a vote to double the salaries of state reps on the same day they voted down a raise in the state minimum wage. He first appeared here in 2016 for his bill to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet law. In April, he launched his campaign for Louisiana secretary of state.