Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender measure

Kentucky governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for youth

By Kaanita Iyer and Paradise Afshar, CNN Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed a Republican-led bill that would prohibit transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care, such as surgical procedures or the use of certain hormones, bucking a growing trend of states restricting access to the treatments. Republican state lawmakers passed the bill last week, arguing that children should not be allowed to make such consequenti…

Kentucky governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for youth

By Kaanita Iyer and Paradise Afshar, CNN Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed a Republican-led bill that would prohibit transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care, such as surgical procedures or the use of certain hormones, bucking a growing trend of states restricting access to the treatments. Republican state lawmakers passed the bill last week, arguing that children should not be allowed to make such consequenti…

Kentucky governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed a Republican-led bill that would prohibit transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care, such as surgical procedures or the use of certain hormones, bucking against a growing trend of states restricting access to the treatments.

Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes sweeping anti-trans measure that would ‘endanger the children of Kentucky’

Beshear said he would veto the legislation because “my faith teaches me that all children are children of God and Senate Bill 150 will endanger the children of Kentucky.”

Kentucky Governor Vetos New Regulation on Transgender-Related Issues

Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky blocked a bill establishing policies on bathroom usage, health care, and sexual orientation discussions as they relate to transgenderism from becoming law. Senate Bill 150 was passed by the state legislature on March 16 following an hours-long legislative session that rallied Republican support for the omnibus bill. The House voted 75-22 in favor of the bill followed by a 30-7 vote in favor in the Senate. Propon…

Kentucky governor vetoes transgender youth bill prohibiting 'gender-affirming' surgeries for minors

Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear vetoed a Republican bill targeting transgender youths on Friday.