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New Mexico's LGBTQ community will soon have additional protections after existing language in state law was updated by the Legislature. Sen. Carrie Hamblen, D- Doña Ana, co-sponsored House Bill 207 and said modification of the state's Human Rights Act means public institutions can no longer turn away or discriminate against people in the LGBTQ community without facing consequences. ...

Educators in New Hampshire say a proposed "parental bill of rights" before lawmakers discriminates against LGBTQ students. The legislation requires schools to inform parents of a student's sexual orientation or gender identity should a parent inquire. Educators could be sued in civil court, face fines or even jail time if they fail to truthfully respond. ...

Two of the measures heard Tuesday would create a “parents' bill of rights” to expand parental oversight over curriculum and school activities.

Activists object to four bills being considered in New Hampshire legislative committees, whose goals include establishing a "parents' bill of rights" and banning procedures for minors.

LGBQT advocates in New Hampshire say each of the four bills currently under legislativve consideration would harm the state's transgender youth