Tag: HRC
As Alabama’s Legislative Session Ends, Zero Anti-LGBT Bills Advance
Despite various discriminatory anti-LGBT bills being considered and debated over the past few months, the Alabama Legislature concluded this year’s legislative session on Thursday without a single piece of anti-LGBT of legislation becoming law.
HRC Arkansas Announces LGBT-Focused Health Summit
Today, HRC Arkansas announced that it will host a statewide health conference focused on addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Arkansans.
HRC Welcomes TransTech, Business That Connects Transgender People with Job Training, Mentors, Work
Chicago-based firm establishes presence in Washington to encourage collaboration with broader LGBT and business communities.
As Mean-Spirited S.B. 2 Clears Senate Hurdle, All Eyes Are On the House
After Governor McCrory’s veto, a handful of members – including the Speaker – must decide whether to set North Carolina back.
Illinois Bill Protecting LGBT Youth from Conversion Therapy Moves to Governor
Today, the Illinois State Senate voted 34 -19 to pass House Bill 217, the Illinois Youth Mental Health Protection Act that will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth from the dangerous and discredited practices of conversion therapy. The bill was overwhelmingly approved 68-43 by the State House in May and is heading to the desk of Republican Governor Bruce Rauner.
North Carolina Gov McCrory Vetoes Needless, Mean-Spirited Bill
Today, Republican North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory vetoed SB 2 – an unnecessary bill that would have sent the wrong message about the state by allowing “magistrates, assistant registers of deeds, and deputy registers of deeds to recuse themselves from performing duties related to marriage ceremonies due to sincerely held religious objections.”