The legislation by Republican Sen. April Weaver codifies the definition of a man and woman into Alabama law. Opponents say it's an attack on transgender rights.
Sen. April Weaver, R-Alabaster, listens to a speaker during a session of the Alabama Senate on Feb. 6, 2024 in Montgomery, Alabama. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she is looking forward to signing a “What is a Woman” bill, introduced Tuesday by Rep. Susan Dubose, R-Hoover, who got similar legislation passed out of the House last year but was unable to get it voted on by the Senate before the session ended.
She said the amended bill aims to codify the definitions of man, woman, boy, girl, father, mother, male, and female into Alabama state law. “When you look at cancer rates, you need to know if you’re dealing with a real man or a real woman,” said Becky Garritson, executive director of the Alabama Eagle Forum. “You need to know the truth. Vital statistics are important this will help with that.”
“If this would pass, as a transgender man, I would be forced to use the women’s facilities,” Saunders said. “With my beard and receding hairline, I believe it’s obvious that I’m a man. However, with this bill’s narrow definition, I would be considered a female. Many men like me would be required to use women’s bathrooms, locker rooms and dorms.”
“So, they’re going to tell you, ‘Oh it doesn’t do anything,’” Montgomery said about SB79. “But this is their first step. This is model legislation that’s been introduced in state legislatures around the country.” Ivey said during her State of the State speech Tuesday that she looks forward to signing Dubose’s bill once it passes out of the Legislature.
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