A Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Transgender Day of Visibility" in Pennsylvania.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution aims to recognize March 31, 2026, as "Transgender Day of Visibility" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the importance of celebrating the transgender community’s contributions and visibility, acknowledging the challenges they face, including legislative attacks and violence. The resolution emphasizes the need to support transgender individuals’ freedom and safety to live authentically.
Key provisions
- Designates March 31, 2026, as "Transgender Day of Visibility" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the significance of celebrating the transgender community and their accomplishments.
- Acknowledges the ongoing discrimination and hostility faced by transgender individuals.
- Highlights the increasing number of anti-LGBTQ bills being introduced in state legislatures.
- References a crisis of violence against the transgender community.
- Emphasizes the importance of transgender visibility and authentic representation.
- Supports the freedom and safety of transgender individuals to live openly.
Who is affected
- Transgender community
- Pennsylvania residents
- LGBTQ+ advocates
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically calls for recognition of ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’.
- It references current legislative efforts targeting the transgender community.
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- Pn 2991 Html
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Primary sponsor
Ismail Smith-Wade-El
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