Georgia Democrats Walk Out Over Transgender Care Bill

Georgia House Democrats staged a walkout to protest Senate Bill 185, which bans taxpayer-funded gender-affirming care for state prisoners. The bill passed the House with a 100-2 vote and now awaits Governor Brian Kemp's signature. Democrats criticized the bill as a distraction from more pressing issues like education and healthcare, emphasizing that only a few inmates currently request such care. Republicans defended the bill, aligning it with taxpayer interests and including exceptions for medically necessary treatments. The walkout highlighted the ongoing tension between the parties over transgender rights, reflecting broader national debates. This legislation is part of a series of Republican-led initiatives targeting transgender policies in Georgia.