Louisiana

Louisiana Lawmakers Override Veto to Ban Sex Changes for Minors

Louisiana Capitol building (public domain image)

Yesterday, the Louisiana state legislature voted to override the veto of Governor John Bel Edwards and enact into law HB 648, banning the prescription of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and surgical procedures to minors for the purposes of attempting to alter their sex. Louisiana is now the 20th state to restrict these practices in some … Read more

Louisiana Becomes 18th State to Protect Girls’ Sports

Girl's race (public domain photo)

Late yesterday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced he would not be signing or vetoing SB44, legislation prohibiting biological males from competing in female athletics at the K-12 and collegiate levels. The bill will now become law without the governor’s signature, making Louisiana the 18th state to formally protect girls’ sports. In response, Terry Schilling, … Read more