Iowa governor signs bill removing gender identity from state civil rights protections
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Friday that strikes gender identity from the state's civil rights law, making Iowa the first state to remove civil rights from a previously protected class. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The bill passed the Republican-majority state Senate, 33-15, along party lines Thursday. Less than an hour later, the House passed its version of the bill, 60-36, with five Republicans joining Democrats to vote against it.
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Main Idea: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill that removes gender identity from the state’s civil rights protections, making Iowa the first state to do so.
Key Points:
- The law takes gender identity out of Iowa’s civil rights code, which covers jobs, housing, education, and credit.
- It also changes birth certificate rules so records must match sex assigned at birth.
- Reynolds said the bill protects women and girls, while critics said it strips away basic rights and safety for trans people.
- State Sen. Jason Schultz backed the change, saying the old law could weaken other Iowa rules on trans rights, while opponents protested the vote.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Iowa’s law may leave trans people with fewer job, housing, credit, and health protections, and other states could watch for similar rollbacks.
Positive Impact
Governor Kim Reynolds and supporters say the change could clarify state rules and strengthen some sex-based protections for women and girls.
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Introduced the Senate version of the bill and defended the measure as a key legislative advocate.
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