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Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

Ga. Lawmaker Wants Special Session to Override Veto

State Sen. Mike Crane is calling on his fellow lawmakers to meet for a special session to override the governor's veto of the antigay "religious liberty" bill.

S.D. House Fails to Override Gov.'s Veto on 'Bathroom Bill'

The bill's key sponsor said he wouldn't seek an override of the governor's veto, but discussion of that precise issue appeared on the calendar for the state House today. 

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Texas Governor: Let States Override Supreme Court, Federal Laws

Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for amending the U.S. Constitution to give states this power would be a way of getting around the marriage equality ruling.

North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.

Utah Lawmakers Override Gov.'s Veto & Pass Anti-Trans Sports Bill

Sponsors of the bill were able to get 10 GOP lawmakers in the House and five in the Senate who had previously voted against the ban to vote to override the veto.

Kansas GOP overrides governor’s veto to enact sweeping ban on all gender-affirming care for trans kids

The ban includes state funds for psychological support for kids living from gender dysphoria.

Utah House passes bill that restricts all trans people's use of bathrooms in the state — and threatens jail

H.B. 257 would not only ban transgender folks from many public facilities but also call for jail time.

N.J. Dems Plot to Override Christie's Marriage Equality Veto

Much work will be needed in the state Assembly.

Kentucky Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The measure takes effect immediately.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Four Anti-Trans Bills; Republicans Will Try to Override

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the bills, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, would strip away rights and hurt the state's economy.

Ohio Republicans override governor's veto to pass gender-affirming care ban and sports ban

However, after Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed the bill, he took even stricter executive actions on gender-affirming care.

Ohio House overrides Gov. DeWine's veto of gender-affirming care ban; Senate votes January 24

It's a sad day for human rights in Ohio, activists say.

With Veto Override, Arkansas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Legislators Tuesday overrode Gov. Asa Hutchinson's veto, making Arkansas the first state with such a law.

Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor to Enact Anti-Trans Sports Law

The ACLU of Indiana has already filed suit against the new law.

Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, But Override Possible

"Transgender children deserve public officials' efforts to demonstrate that they are valued members of our community," Gov. Andy Beshear wrote.

Kansas Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Overriding Governor's Veto

The override of Gov. Laura Kelly's veto succeeded with the votes of most Republicans and one Democrat.

Kentucky Passes One of Nation's Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws by Veto Override

The Republican-majority House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto by wide margins Wednesday.