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The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.
Herron, a social justice activist who is Black, queer, and genderqueer, won a special election Tuesday.
Joe Biden formally became the Democratic nominee with Tuesday's roll call. His wife, Jill Biden, closed the night speaking from a classroom.
U.S. senators and representatives introduced the bill Monday, and it will likely come to a vote in the House this week.
