Speaker: Representatives divided over trans treatment bill
April 10, 2021 GMT
The Republican legislative leader said Thursday he was uncertain when the bill would get a floor vote.
“I’ve had some discussions with members this week, and members, in some ways are a little divided on the issues,” McCutcheon said.
“So, if it does come to the floor, I’m sure, there will be hearty debate on the issue because there are a lot of questions out there.”
Arkansas lawmakers this week made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth, enacting the prohibition over the governor’s objections. Opponents have vowed to challenge it in court.
Alabama lawmakers ‘a little divided’ over trans youth treatment bill
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Protestors in support of transgender rights rally outside the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Jake Crandall/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)AP
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The Republican legislative leader said Thursday he was uncertain when the bill would get a floor vote.
“I’ve had some discussions with members this week, and members, in some ways are a little divided on the issues,” McCutcheon said.
“So, if it does come to the floor, I’m sure, there will be hearty debate on the issue because there are a lot of questions out there.”
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