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Indiana Senate Passes Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill 37-8

2/2/2026

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Indiana's Senate passed S.B. 182 by a 37-8 vote, labeling it extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
The bill restricts trans students to restrooms by birth sex and houses trans inmates accordingly.
Proponents, including state Sen. Liz Brown, say the measure protects women's spaces.
Opponents warn of harm, citing bullying and mental health issues among LGBTQ+ students.
Ken Inskeep, parent of a trans child, expressed distress as protests occurred at the state capitol.

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Indiana's Senate passed S.B. 182 by a 37-8 vote, labeling it extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
The bill restricts trans students to restrooms by birth sex and houses trans inmates accordingly.
Proponents, including state Sen. Liz Brown, say the measure protects women's spaces.
Opponents warn of harm, citing bullying and mental health issues among LGBTQ+ students.
Ken Inskeep, parent of a trans child, expressed distress as protests occurred at the state capitol.