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Tennessee Lawmaker Proposes Death Penalty for Gender Care Aiders

1/30/2026

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Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Tenn.) proposed a law to execute individuals who assist children in obtaining gender-affirming medical care.
He says the proposal aligns with scripture and calls such actions a "gross, great sin."
Earlier, Fritts sponsored a law allowing officials to refuse marriage solemnization based on personal beliefs, which critics say would discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals and threaten marriage equality.

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Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Tenn.) proposed a law to execute individuals who assist children in obtaining gender-affirming medical care.
He says the proposal aligns with scripture and calls such actions a "gross, great sin."
Earlier, Fritts sponsored a law allowing officials to refuse marriage solemnization based on personal beliefs, which critics say would discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals and threaten marriage equality.