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Kentucky Bill to Bar Trans Teachers Fails in Session

4/10/2026

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  • A Kentucky bill barring transgender individuals from teaching failed, the first session without new anti-LGBTQ laws.
  • State Sen. Gex Williams introduced the measure, requiring medical exams for anyone reported as transgender and classifying them as mentally ill.
  • Efforts to revive the bill through amendments stalled and it did not receive a vote.
  • Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear would have vetoed any such legislation, signaling limited support for anti-LGBTQ measures.