Nebraska's debated transgender bill moves forward despite strong discussions.


Nebraska's debated transgender bill moves forward despite strong discussions.

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Nebraska's debated transgender bill moves forward despite strong discussions.

A bill in Nebraska wants to stop transgender students. It would keep them from using certain bathrooms and sports teams. The bill passed the first step, but there is a change coming.

Senator Riepe will help the bill pass. He will only help if a part is removed. He wants to remove the part about bathrooms and locker rooms.

The bill's creator agrees to the change. If they don't, Riepe will stop the bill. This bill is like one from last year, but it failed.

The governor wants this bill to pass. It is now called the “Stand With Women” act. People who like the bill say it protects women in sports and bathrooms.

People against the bill say it is not fair. They say it hurts people who are already bullied. One senator said women do not need protection from transgender women.


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What does the bill in Nebraska want to do?

It wants to stop transgender students from using certain bathrooms and sports teams.

Who is helping the bill pass?

Senator Riepe is helping the bill pass.

What do people against the bill say?

They say it is not fair and hurts people who are already bullied.


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