February 17, 2026
Dem Kansas Governor Vetoes Poorly Written, Very Bad Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
Unfortunately the Republican-controlled legislature has enough votes to override it, but this at least gives us some hope.
TL;DR
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would prohibit transgender people from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity.
- The governor cited the bill's poor drafting and highlighted absurd potential consequences, such as preventing family members from visiting each other in shared hospital rooms or dorms.
- The bill included provisions for a bounty system, allowing individuals to report suspected violations for financial reward, and imposed significant civil penalties on governmental entities.
- Critics argue the bill is not about safety but about policing and making transgender individuals feel unwelcome, aiming to push them back into the closet.
- The Republican-controlled legislature possesses enough votes to override the governor's veto, and a similar bill has recently passed the Idaho House.
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