Newsweek: “Tennessee Republican leaders introduced two bills in the state legislature on Wednesday that would ban gender-affirming care for children as well as public drag performances in the state.
Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, who was reelected in Tuesday’s midterm elections, is sponsoring both bills. He had campaigned to “preserve Tennessee conservative values,” according to his website.
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According to Tennessee law, Class E felonies could impose penalties of up to six years in prison and a fine of up to $3,000.
If passed by the state legislature, both bills would take effect July 1, 2023. Tennessee’s next General Assembly is scheduled to meet January 10.”