Liberty Counsel highlighted efforts by each state to combat radical gender ideology. Iowa stacks up well after passing the following laws the last couple of years:
SF 538: Bans puberty blockers, hormone therapies and mutilating surgeries for minors. It also allows a person to bring civil action against healthcare providers or a person subjected to law violations as a minor may bring civil action until they reach 38 years old.
SF 482: Prohibits individuals from entering single or multiple occupancy restrooms and other facilities in elementary and secondary schools that do not correspond with the person’s sex.
SF 496: Prohibits instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation to students K-6 grade. It requires schools notify parents if a student requests a different name or pronoun than those used on official school registration and records. A district cannot give false or misleading information to a parent or guardian of the student’s gender identity or intention to transition to a gender different than their sex. Materials depicting sex acts will be required to be removed from schools and parents must provide consent for school surveys asking about students’ health, political affiliation, sexual behavior, illegal activities, religion or family income.
HF 2416: Bans men from participating in female sports for high school and college athletics.
The following states offer no protections from radical gender ideology:
Alaska
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
