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House Republicans approved a prohibition on gender-affirming health care for transgender minors, but without a grandfather clause or sunset provision that were key to the bill clearing the Senate. One Democratic lawmaker said she has a transgender grandson who may not be able to live in Missouri if the bill becomes law.
House Republicans approved a prohibition on transgender medicine without grandfather clause or sunset provision that were key to the bill clearing the Senate
The Republican-led House gave first-round approval to legislation barring transgender athletes from participating on sport teams that align with their gender identity. Both bills need another vote before moving to the Senate.
Before leaving for spring break, Missouri House Republicans called the first part of this year’s session successful. How much gets done during the second half, however, depends on how well both chambers navigate divisive bills.
Missouri Senators left for spring break a day early because of a Democratic filibuster on legislation that would bar transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming health care. That bill is expected to be debated this week.