Florida Republicans Set To Pass Multiple Bills Targeting Transgender People
Ron DeSantis who could sign it into law.Republican backed legislation preventing children from attending drag shows, banning transgender children from receiving puberty blockers and requiring people to use the bathroom that aligns with their sex at birth, are due to be voted on.It comes amidst an intense debate over the treatment of transgender people in Florida, with LGBTQ+ group Equality Florida taking the "extraordinary" decision to advise against travel to the state, arguing it is no longer safe for their community.
DeSantis is widely believed to be weighing up a possible presidential bid, with polling indicating he is the second choice of Republican voters after Donald Trump.The pieces of Florida legislation heading for a vote are SB 1438: Protection of Children, SB 254: Treatments for Sex Reassignment and HB 1521: Facility Requirements Based on Sex.SB 1438, which would revoke the permit of any restaurant or hotel which "admits a child to an adult live performance," has already been approved by the state Senate.
Republicans across the U.S. have launched a campaign against children being present at drag events, which they argue is age inappropriate or even "grooming."Like the first bill, SB 254 has also been approved by the state Senate, though it will have to go back to the upper chamber if approved by the House on Wednesday due to amendments.
