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HB 2308
  • Introduced
    Jan 05, 2024
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Signed into Law
HB 2308
Missouri House Bill
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Enacts provisions governing emerging issues in gender identity and sexual orientation
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House • Jan 17, 2024: Public Hearing Completed (H)
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Donna Meinershagen wrote 1 week ago
Unisex bathrooms should be made available in all public schools and no one would feel like they didn’t belong. Then there would be no need to “define” which people can use which bathroom!
Sue Gibson wrote 1 week ago
The definitions are faulty. It’s a hateful bill, designed to harm people.
Michael Dreyer wrote 2 days ago
I urge you to oppose HB 2308 (Schnelting), and any similar bills. These bills may purport to address concerns about restroom access, but their restrictive provisions are nothing short of draconian, particularly in their impact on transgender individuals and young people. By rigidly defining gender identity and limiting restroom use based on outdated notions of biological sex, these bills not only perpetuates harmful stereotypes but also create a hostile environment for transgender students and employees, further perpetuating discrimination. Provision allowing for accommodations with parental consent fail to acknowledge the autonomy and rights of transgender minors, placing an undue burden on them to obtain parental approval for basic facilities access. By forcing these individuals to seek special accommodations, the bill perpetuates a harmful narrative that their gender identity is an exception rather than a valid and integral part of their identity. Moreover, the punitive measures imposed on school districts for non-compliance, such as being ineligible for state aid and labeled as unaccredited, create an atmosphere of fear and coercion, discouraging educational institutions from fostering an inclusive environment. This punitive approach not only harms transgender students but also undermines the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion that should be at the forefront of our education system. This bill perpetuates discrimination and contributes to an environment that marginalizes and stigmatizes transgender individuals, whether in the workplace or in educational settings. This bill undermines the fundamental principles of equality, dignity, and respect that should be upheld for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

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  • Jan 17, 2024 | House
    • Public Hearing Completed (H)
  • Jan 11, 2024 | House
    • Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
  • Jan 08, 2024 | House
    • Read Second Time (H)
  • Jan 05, 2024 | House
    • Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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