Transgender
Laws specific to transgender or gender-nonconforming people or to gender identity: gender-transition medical care, sex-designated sports teams, bathrooms and facilities, sex markers on IDs and records, school policies on pronouns or gender identity, definitions of 'sex' in statute, drag performance restrictions. Not: general anti-discrimination or health bills with no gender-identity provision.
Direction is measured against: legal recognition of, and access to services and facilities for, transgender people. ↑ Expands moves it up, ↓ Restricts moves it down.
New laws, last 12 months
2 no changeBills in play now
6 restricts2 no changeThis week
3 bills with new action · 3 newly filed.
Furthest along first.
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Sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts.
AI summary Expands the definition of banned 'gender identity change efforts' to include practices seeking to direct a minor toward any predetermined gender identity (including by suppressing the patient's experienced gender identity), making such efforts unprofessional conduct subject to discipline, so less 'G
✓ Reviewedother, healthcareStage: Law Sep 26: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026. -
Data collection: sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status: disclosure.
AI summary Prohibits disclosure of SOGISC information (including data that could infer transgender or intersex status) in identifiable form outside California state or local government except under narrow exceptions, exempts it from the Public Records Act unless deidentified, and subjects violations to civil/c
id documents, otherStage: Law Sep 26: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026. -
Abortion or gender-affirming health care services: subpoenas, discovery requests, or other requests for information.
AI summary Requires notice to the CA Attorney General and a delay before complying with out-of-state subpoenas or requests for information on abortion (unless exempted), allowing the AG to potentially notify affected individuals or intervene, so more protection against interstate enforcement actions that seek,
healthcareStage: Law Sep 26: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 468, Statutes of 2026. -
Relating to a criminal offense committed against a person because of bias or prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
AI summary Adds 'gender identity' to the list of protected characteristics for hate crime sentence enhancements, so bias or prejudice against transgender people is more likely to result in enhanced penalties for crimes against them.
otherStage: Filed Nov 9: Filed -
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
AI summary Adds 'gender identity or expression' to multiple anti-discrimination statutes covering public accommodations, employment, housing, and state contractors, so more legal protections and recognition for transgender people.
otherStage: Filed Nov 9: Filed -
Relating to a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.
AI summary Establishes a task force to study and recommend ways to advance transgender equality in areas including healthcare, education, housing, employment and criminal justice, so more legal recognition of and access for transgender people.
other, healthcare, educationStage: Filed Nov 9: Filed
By state
Colour and arrow show the direction most bills in that state move (those still in play, else all). The number is bills tracked.
| Jurisdiction | Bills | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 59 | 38 restricts9 no change |
| New York | 54 | 4 restricts12 no change |
| Virginia | 28 | 17 restricts6 no change |
| Florida | 23 | 7 restricts1 no change |
| Federal | 10 | 6 restricts |
| California | 5 | 1 restricts |
Subtopics
- other 93
- education 67
- healthcare 57
- sports 16
- id documents 15
- bathrooms 15
Court cases
- Mirabelli v. Olson Decided 2025-12-22S.D. California · Transgender
- DOE v. LADAPO Decided 2024-06-11N.D. Florida · Transgender
- DEKKER v. HARRIS Decided 2023-06-22N.D. Florida · Transgender
- State of Texas v. Becerra Decided 2026-09-23N.D. Texas · Transgender