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House Bill 578
Coverage of House Bill 578 in the Nexus archive.
- Lawmakers approve removing ‘gender’ from all Louisiana state laws
Louisiana lawmakers approved a bill replacing all references to 'gender' in state law with 'sex,' sponsored by Rep. Mike Johnson. The bill, named the Restoring Biological Truth Act, requires gubernatorial approval and prohibits using 'gender identity' as a substitute for 'sex.' Opponents argue it may conflict with federal Title IX interpretations and marginalize transgender individuals.