Trans health care ban revived in the Senate

Trans health care ban revived in the Senate

Trans care ban revived: The state Senate has revived a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, after a Senate panel killed the ban last week, James Finn reports. A different Senate panel will consider the ban on Friday. For now, Louisiana is the only Deep South state without a ban on puberty blockers, hormones and similar treatments for minors.

Critical race theory: A state House panel this week backed off of a request that Louisiana colleges detail how critical race theory is taught on their campuses, and whether colleges have launched diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Finn reports. The House did so after one college leader called the request racist.

Gov. Jason Williams?: Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams is considering a bid for governor because he thinks Jeff Landry is dangerous, Tyler Bridges reports. Gov. John Bel Edwards, who is supporting candidate Shawn Wilson, says a Williams bid would be a mistake.

Numbers to Know

What would various legislative bills cost Louisiana?

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It would cost $490K to create a statewide database of people convicted for child abuse and neglect, per Senate Bill 217

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It would cost $8.9M to create a Center for Safe Schools, a statewide emergency notification system and an anonymous reporting system, per Senate Bill 207

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It would cost $293K to create a state Child Ombudsman, per Senate Bill 137

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Source: Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office