Gov. Reynolds signs ‘Bathroom Bill’ and gender transition procedures bill into law

WITH BREAKING NEWS. GOOD EVENING TO BILL IS REGARDING TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN IOWA ARE NOW LAW THOSE TWO WERE OF SEVERAL THE BILLS THAT THE GOVERNOR SIGNED INTO LAW THIS AFTERNOON COMING INTO OUR NEWSROOM JUST 15 MINUTES AGO. ONE BILL BANS GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES FOR IOWANS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. THE PLAN BLOCKS BANS PUBERTY BLOCKERS, HORMONE THERAPIES AND OTHER RELATED SURGERIES FOR IOWANS UNDER THE AGE OF 18. ANOTHER REQUIRES TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN IOWA TO USE THE SCHOOL RESTROOMS THAT CORRESPOND WITH THE GENDER ASSIGNED AT BIRTH. IOWA IS NOW THE FIFTH STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO PASS A LAW ON TRANSGENDER STUDENT BATHROOM USAGE. THESE WERE JUST SIGNED INTO LAW MOMENTS AGO. WE’LL HAVE MORE COVERAGE FOR YOU COMING UP LATER IN THI

Gov. Reynolds signs ‘Bathroom Bill’ and gender transition procedures bill into law

Updated: 5:36 PM CDT Mar 22, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two major bills impacting transgender Iowans into law on Wednesday.One law will restrict which bathrooms transgender Iowans can use. The law will now require students only use bathrooms or locker rooms that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate.The other will ban gender transition procedures for anyone under the age of 18 in Iowa. The law bans puberty blockers, hormone therapies and other related surgeries for Iowans under the age of 18.Both laws go into effect immediately.During a scheduled news conference Tuesday, Reynolds defended her support for the plans, saying she believes the bills are necessary to protect children.”I believe that the science isn’t conclusive to support what we’re potentially doing to our kids. These are irreversible. We don’t even understand the long-term effects,” Reynolds said. “I’m a parent. I’m a grandmother. I know how difficult this is. This is an extremely uncomfortable position for me to be in. You know, I don’t like it, but I have to do what I believe is right now is in the best interest of the kids.”In response to the law that would restrict bathroom usage for transgender Iowans, Des Moines Public Schools announced Wednesday that students can submit requests that would allow for more privacy when they use the restroom.The statement reads, in part:”Iowa Senate File 482 was signed into law today, and goes into effect immediately, requiring students, employees, parents, and visitors to use bathrooms, changing rooms, and other facilities as defined in the law, in accordance to their biological sex. As a public school district, DMPS is required to comply with the law, including those over which people may have strong feelings or be deeply divided.”Under this new law, any student who, for any reason, desires greater privacy when using the restroom, changing rooms, and other facilities defined in the law, may submit a written request to their building principal, which must be signed by the student’s parent or guardian. The building administrator will evaluate the request and will, to the extent reasonable, offer alternative arrangements consistent with the new Iowa law. DMPS administrators are finalizing guidelines and will be meeting with our school leaders tomorrow to present and discuss this information.”

DES MOINES, Iowa —

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two major bills impacting transgender Iowans into law on Wednesday.

One law will restrict which bathrooms transgender Iowans can use. The law will now require students only use bathrooms or locker rooms that correspond with the sex listed on their birth certificate.

The other will ban gender transition procedures for anyone under the age of 18 in Iowa. The law bans puberty blockers, hormone therapies and other related surgeries for Iowans under the age of 18.

Both laws go into effect immediately.

During a scheduled news conference Tuesday, Reynolds defended her support for the plans, saying she believes the bills are necessary to protect children.

“I believe that the science isn’t conclusive to support what we’re potentially doing to our kids. These are irreversible. We don’t even understand the long-term effects,” Reynolds said. “I’m a parent. I’m a grandmother. I know how difficult this is. This is an extremely uncomfortable position for me to be in. You know, I don’t like it, but I have to do what I believe is right now is in the best interest of the kids.”

In response to the law that would restrict bathroom usage for transgender Iowans, Des Moines Public Schools announced Wednesday that students can submit requests that would allow for more privacy when they use the restroom.

The statement reads, in part:

“Iowa Senate File 482 was signed into law today, and goes into effect immediately, requiring students, employees, parents, and visitors to use bathrooms, changing rooms, and other facilities as defined in the law, in accordance to their biological sex. As a public school district, DMPS is required to comply with the law, including those over which people may have strong feelings or be deeply divided.

“Under this new law, any student who, for any reason, desires greater privacy when using the restroom, changing rooms, and other facilities defined in the law, may submit a written request to their building principal, which must be signed by the student’s parent or guardian. The building administrator will evaluate the request and will, to the extent reasonable, offer alternative arrangements consistent with the new Iowa law. DMPS administrators are finalizing guidelines and will be meeting with our school leaders tomorrow to present and discuss this information.”

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