TOPEKA, Kan. — A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Kansas died Monday when two Republicans switched their votes and prevented the Republican-controlled Legislature from overriding the Democratic governor’s veto of the measure. The Kansas House voted 82-43 to overturn Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill that also would have barred state employees who work with children from promoting social transitioning for kids who question or struggle with their gender identities.
rights activist who worked against the bill, said in an interview after the House vote. “I’m relieved. I know many other families in Kansas are,” the 27-year old from from northeastern Kansas said.
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