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State lawmaker authors bill that could charge transgender Texans with crime

A Texas bill introduced by State Rep. Tom Oliverson seeks to create a new crime called 'gender identity fraud', punishable by felony charges, up to two years in prison, and a $10,000 fine if someone misstates their gender to employers or government entities.
The bill has not gained traction in the Texas Legislature as it currently has no co-sponsors and has not moved to any committees, making its passage unlikely according to legislative trackers.
Callie Butcher of Butcher Legal Group expressed concern that the proposed bill aligns with a trend of legislation aimed at restricting transgender rights in Texas.
The ACLU warned that penalizing individuals for sharing their gender identity could expose them to discrimination, violating their health and safety rights.

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Dallas News

Texas Republican proposes jail time for identifying as transgender

“Gender identity fraud” could bring up to two years in jail under a bill by Rep. Tom Oliverson, R-Cypress.

2 days ago·Dallas, United States

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Dallas Voice

Texas House bill proposes felony charges for ‘gender identity fraud’ - Dallas Voice

A new bill introduced in the Texas House of Representatives seeks to charge transgender Texans with a felony if they are found guilty of what the bill describes as “gender identity fraud.” Republican state Rep. Tom Oliverson, who represents District 130 in northwest Harris County, filed House Bill 3817 in an effort to amend the Texas Penal Code. The proposed legislation seeks to introduce a new criminal offense for individuals who “knowingly mak…

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WFAA 8abc

Texas lawmaker files bill seeking to restrict birth certificate gender changes

On Monday, the Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony about the bill, but as of now, HB 406 remains pending in committee.

2 days ago·Dallas, United States

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KPRC-TV

Houston-area legislator files bill that could criminalize trans identity on official documents

A new bill in Texas could criminalize trans identity with "gender identity fraud" charges.

3 days ago·Houston, United States

Bill policing transgender people’s bathroom choice passes SD Senate

PIERRE — The South Dakota Senate passed a bill 27-6 on Monday at the Capitol prohibiting transgender people from using public restrooms or changing rooms aligned with their gender identity. Some of the language in the bill was amended, which means it must go back to the House of Representatives for consideration of the changes. Supporters said the legislation is a necessary measure to protect the privacy and security of women and girls. “Our law…

3 days ago·Fairfield, United States

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