Rep. Neil Rafferty

Democrats argued that there are already laws on the books that prevent what the bill aims to prohibit.

Democrats argued that Title IX protects transgender people, and the bill could lead to costly lawsuits.

Republican Rep. Joe Lovvorn expressed concern that the bill, if it becomes law, could result in more teen suicides.

Today, Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville, introduced a bill, HB448, to extend Medicaid coverage for new and expectant mothers for up to a year postpartum, while Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham, introduced a bill, HB447, to fully expand Medicaid coverage. Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, introduced two resolutions, supporting his colleagues bills and urging the Governor to expand … Continued