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Kentucky Bill Targets Transgender Individuals as Mentally Ill

3/31/2026

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Kentucky lawmakers are poised to pass a bill that would classify transgender individuals as mentally ill and bar transgender teachers from certification.
The amendment to House Bill 759 is proposed by State Senator Gex Williams and does not explicitly name transgender people but targets those diagnosed with disorders excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The measure includes outdated terms such as "gender identity disorder."
The bill is on a fast track for a March 31, 2026 vote, without prior debate, and will pass unless opposed by other senators.

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Story summary

Kentucky lawmakers are poised to pass a bill that would classify transgender individuals as mentally ill and bar transgender teachers from certification.
The amendment to House Bill 759 is proposed by State Senator Gex Williams and does not explicitly name transgender people but targets those diagnosed with disorders excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The measure includes outdated terms such as "gender identity disorder."
The bill is on a fast track for a March 31, 2026 vote, without prior debate, and will pass unless opposed by other senators.