A trio of bills LGBTQ+ groups argue target their community, particularly trans individuals, were heard for the first time on the floor of the Florida House Tuesday and sparked heated debate amongst lawmakers.
, also named the “Protection of Children” bill, establishes criminal penalties for venues that allow minors to attend such performances and for employees who permit minors into adult shows.
“This bill exclusively deals with performances of an adult nature that children are allowed to attend,” said bill sponsor State Representative Randy Fine .“These vague bills that we’re passing here they are having negative impacts and chilling effects on communities,” said State Representative Angie Nixon .
The bill if passed in the state of Florida could fine restaurants and even take away their business license if they reportedly had adult entertainment in the presence of a child.“It hurts these children, it hurts their families and it hurts this state,” said Representative Fine.
“This is an obsession with other people’s bodies, with the way other people identify. It’s an obsession with using the power of government to stifle and censor people out of society,” said Wolf.The bathroom bill still has one more committee stop in the Senate before it will be ready for a floor vote in that chamber.
The ban on gender treatments for minors will have to go to the Senate floor for a second time since the House amended the bill it originally passed.. Proponents of the treatment argue that it is medically necessary, effective and safe.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Florida House to take on controversial bills aimed at transgender peopleFirst up on the list is the bill involving doctors not being able to provide medical treatments, such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or surgery to transgender children.
Read more »
‘Slap’ shocks Florida House“I chose not to speak about it at the time for several reasons because I was horribly embarrassed, and was unsure of my right to do so because [Basabe] required me to sign an NDA when I start…
Read more »
Summer House Recap: Welcome to the Rad HouseSummer House is giving us nothing.
Read more »
Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fenceA curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion. U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers, who are responsible for security at the White House, walked across the North Lawn to retrieve the tot and reunite him with his parents on Pennsylvania Avenue. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said officers “encountered a curious young visitor along the White House north fence line who briefly entered White House grounds.”
Read more »
Judy Blume clarifies statement on J.K. Rowling, supports LGBTQ+ rightsJudy Blume clarifies statement on J.K. Rowling: 'I stand with the trans community'
Read more »
Why the Music Business Association Is ‘Righteously Indignant’ Over Tennessee’s Anti-LGBTQ LawsPresident Portia Sabin says she’s received calls from projected attendees for the annual Music Biz conference in Nashville who are “afraid” of the state’s latest laws.
Read more »