The Iowa Legislature has moved to pass SF 418, a bill that eliminates protections for transgender people under the state's Civil Rights Act, effectively enabling discrimination. This legislation advanced along strict party lines, and is expected to be signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, who has previously endorsed anti-trans measures. If enacted, Iowa would be the inaugural state to remove a protected class from its Civil Rights legislation, raising concerns over potential national implications for civil rights. Proponents argue it's about safeguarding women's rights, yet opponents highlight the bill's fundamental discrimination against transgender individuals.
The legislation, which originated as HSB 242 in a subcommittee of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee, was split into two identical bills, HF 583 and SF 418.
If signed, Iowa will become the first state in American history to remove a protected class from its Civil Rights Act, setting a dangerous precedent for broader rollbacks of anti-discrimination protections.
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