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Evers Vetoes Bills About Gender-Related Care, Trans Athletes
Gov. Evers vetoed bills restricting transgender youth's access to gender-affirming care and athletic participation, citing harm to mental health and increased anti-LGBTQ harassment.
- On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers vetoed five bills targeting transgender and gender nonconforming youth, coinciding with International Transgender Day of Visibility at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
- The Republican-led Legislature passed these measures last month in party-line votes, with Sen. Rob Hutton, R-Brookfield, citing a 2024 Marquette Poll showing 76% of Wisconsin residents support gender-based athletic teams.
- Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, claimed the bills ensure accountability for medical procedures, while the Wisconsin Medical Society and other medical groups registered against the legislation, citing patient safety concerns.
- Governor Evers said the legislation "stirs harmful rhetoric" and threatens transgender youth safety. Fair Wisconsin, an LGBTQ advocacy organization, praised the vetoes as "unwavering support" for the community.
- The American Civil Liberties Union reports approximately 500 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced nationwide in 2026. Republicans vowed to "keep pushing for accountability," signaling continued legislative conflict over transgender youth policies.
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As other Democrats moderate stances, Evers vetoes 5 transgender bills
With a "hell no," Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five bills Tuesday that would have restricted transgender access to health care and team sports. The post As other Democrats moderate stances, Evers vetoes 5 transgender bills appeared first on WPR.
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