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Transgender Bill of Rights: Protecting Access to Healthcare, Housing, and Jobs.

This resolution urges the Federal Government to establish a Transgender Bill of Rights, aiming to codify legal protections against discrimination in all areas of life for transgender and nonbinary citizens. If implemented, these changes would ensure equal access to employment, housing, credit, and medical care, while simplifying the process for updating federal identification documents.
Key points
Explicitly banning discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, and federally funded programs.
Removing governmental restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for adults and youth, and protecting providers of such care.
Streamlining the process for updating names and gender markers (including an "X" option) on federal documents like passports and Social Security cards.
Guaranteeing students the right to use school facilities and participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_144
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic safety.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_144.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Explicitly banning discrimination based on gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, and federally funded programs.
  • Removing governmental restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for adults and youth, and protecting providers of such care.
  • Streamlining the process for updating names and gender markers (including an "X" option) on federal documents like passports and Social Security cards.
  • Guaranteeing students the right to use school facilities and participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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