Iowa, gender identity

Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite protests
Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil
Iowa becomes first US state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code
Iowa became the first US state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code on Friday when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill that opponents say will expose transgender people and other Iowans to discrimination in all aspects of daily life.
Iowa becomes first state to end transgender civil rights protections
The bill created explicit legal definitions of female and male based on the reproductive organs with which they were born.
Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections for gender identity
If Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Senate File 418, Iowa will be the first state to roll back civil rights protections for trans and gender-nonconforming people.
Iowa Becomes First State to Roll Back Existing Discrimination Protections for Trans People
Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill into law despite an outpouring of opposition from trans Iowans and their allies.
Legal experts examine new Iowa law's impact on transgender protections
Iowa's new law removing gender identity protections from the Civil Rights Act prompts legal experts to explore alternative protections for transgender individuals.
Iowa Senate advances bill to end trans civil rights protection. Final vote may be Thursday
A bill removing protections against discrimination for transgender Iowans from the state's civil rights act could be on Gov.
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Iowa Senate advances a bill to remove obscenity exemptions for libraries and schools
Legislators on an Iowa Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Tuesday that would remove exemptions to the state’s obscenity laws ...
Iowa once led on LGBTQ rights. Activists say removing trans rights takes state 'backwards'
To be the first state to go backwards, I mean, how embarrassing could that possibly be?” said Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, a Democrat.
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Iowa Legislature Votes to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights Protections
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Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday signed into law legislation removing civil rights protections for transgender Iowans.
Iowa legislative roundup: Gender identity bill passes, lawmakers weigh death penalty proposal
A tense week at the Iowa Statehouse has wrapped up with a controversial bill passing through the House and Senate in a matter of days. KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker recaps the key bills ...
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Public hearing in Iowa Capitol as House, Senate votes expected on gender identity bill
A public hearing starts at 9:30 today in the state capitol and, by the time it ends late this morning, Iowans will have had ...
Henry A. Wallace Building could be sold or demolished under Iowa Legislature bill
The Wallace Building is known for windows that reflect the Iowa State Capitol. But, it faces a long list of repairs and an ...