Iowa Governor Signs Bill Stripping LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Protections
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill removing gender identity protections from Iowa’s civil rights code, making it the first state to do so. The law, effective July 1, defines male and female based on birth sex, rejecting gender transition. This action follows years of Republican-led efforts to restrict transgender access to facilities and sports. Opponents argue the law will increase discrimination against transgender individuals and other Iowans, and legal challenges are anticipated.
John Q. Hosedrinker