Supporters argue the bill, Senate Bill 18, is necessary to protect the privacy of transgender kids and their families, as well as children who change their names for other reasons, including adoption and cultural or religious practices.
The proposal initially went further.
As introduced, the bill would have also directed family court judges to consider a parent’s acceptance of their child’s gender identity when determining parenting time in cases of divorce or separation.
But that section was removed during its first committee hearing Wednesday.
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