Sorry this breaks my thumbnail theme, but this is urgent and HAS TO stick out against the dark blue This is a serious and dangerous issue. Content warning: massive transphobia Summary: 1. Bill SB184 2. Bill HB 322 3. Bill HB 322 "don't say gay" amendment 4. Ways to help (without money) 5. Ways to help (finacially) 6. PETITION 7. Updates 1. SB184 is a bill in Alabama that bans hormone therapy and puberty blockers for trans minors. It's called the "Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act (V-CAP)" But it doesn't care about or protect anyone. It says that the gender of a person is decided by their organs/chromosones. It passed the house and senate, will be signed in 1-14 days, and will go active 30 days after being signed. This is a terrible bill, and now is a horrible time for the trans community of Alabama. SB184 also REQUIRES teachers to out their students as trans to their parents. If the teacher does not comply they could be charged up to thousands of dollars in fines and face a jail time of up to two years. Agencies like the ACLU and SPLC are helping to fight this bill. To learn more: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/alabama-passes-bills-targeting-trans-minors-lgbtq-classroom-discussion-rcna23444 Read SB184 "V-CAP" here: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2022RS/PrintFiles/SB184-int.pdf 2. HB 322 is a bill in alabama that bans transgender students (K-12) from using the bathroom of the gender they identify as. If put into place, these students will have to use the bathroom that goes with their AGAB. It also applies to changing rooms and showers. Read HB 322 here: http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2022RS/PrintFiles/HB322-int.pdf 3. An amendment was added at the last minute to HB 322. It’s a lot like the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, but applies to more grade levels. Here's an article about it: (https://www.al.com/news/2022/04/alabamas-dont-say-gay-bill-what-it-does-and-doesnt-do-read-the-text.html) 4. Ways to help (without money): - Spread Awareness The more people that know about these bills, the more people can help. Tell someone you know who supports/is part of the lgbtq+ community. - Sign the petition (optional donation after signing) https://chng.it/pKdPWLwvMw 5. Ways to help (finacially) - Donate to the ACLU 6. PETITION, PLEASE READ AND SIGN https://chng.it/pKdPWLwvMw The petition was created by the southern transgender alliance and the ACLU. You can select to not have your name shared. You must have a valid email address. This petition tells it much better than I can. Please read it if you can. <3 https://chng.it/cWv7Mkfpq6 7. Updates April 8th- The governor of Alabama signed both bills. - I forgot to add a part of SB184 to its description. It's been added.
To trans youth in Alabama, This is a hard time. The state is trying to make simple things hard for you. But it is being fought, people across the country are speaking out and protesting to help you get the healthcare and equality you deserve. If you need someone to talk to, here’s a resource list of hotlines (https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/support/hotlines ) If you have a trusted adult who you know is an ally, talk to them. You’re loved and supported. <33
