Don't Say Gay

Education

Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law

The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity.

September 9, 2022

Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws

Alabama passed two laws this year that affect the LGBTQ community, including the criminalization of gender-affirming medical treatment.

June 17, 2022

Human Rights Campaign condemns anti-LGBTQ laws

Cathryn Oakley, Human Rights Campaign state legislative director and senior counsel, called the bills “the single most anti-transgender legislative package in history.”

April 11, 2022

Anti-LGBTQ bills prompt firestorm of criticism from civil liberty organizations

The American Civil Liberties Union threatened a lawsuit if SB148 is signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey.

April 8, 2022

House concurs with “Don’t Say Gay” amendment to gender bathroom bill

Democrats criticized Republicans for ramming through the amendment language.

April 8, 2022

Alabama Senate passes “Don’t Say Gay,” transgender bathroom bill

The amended bill now heads to the state House, where members, on likely the last day of the session, will have to concur with the changes.

April 7, 2022