On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Committee on County and City Government introduced a bill that would define gender terms that correspond to a person's scientific biology.

Senate Bill 92 (SB92) is sponsored by state Sen. April Weaver (R-Briarfield).

“I'm here today to introduce SB92, which codifies the age-old definitions of man, woman, male, woman, boy, girl, mother, father, gender. We're here to advocate. This bill provides definitions that will give courts guidance when interpreting laws that already exist in Alabama. The most important things to realize about this bill are: , that there are only two genders, male and female, and that the term gender is objective and fixed.”

This bill establishes basic definitions in state law to define “male,” “female,” “juvenile,” “girl,” “father,” “mother,” “male,” “female,” “sex We plan to define terms such as “. . It would also allow states and local governments to create separate spaces for men and women under certain conditions, and vital statistics would require individuals to be identified as either male or female at birth.

The proposed amendments to the bill clarify that gender identity is not the same as sex under Alabama law.

“Sex does not include gender identity. Gender identity is a subjective term used to convey a sense of self,” Weaver was quoted as saying. “It's not a synonym or substitute for sex.”

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Weaver said he has been working with the Alabama Department of Public Health, and the proposed amendments would allow some people to be born with rare medical conditions that don't make their gender easily identifiable at birth and require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. He said he accepts that it will be given to him.

“This bill does not affect that accommodation,” Weaver said.

A public hearing was held on this bill.

“I am a woman with a transgender background,” Destiny Clark said. “In my professional life, I support women who are going through trans experiences. This bill talks about locker rooms, rehabilitation centers, homeless shelters, and prisons, but what I want to say here is: As you all know, we have worked with every facility in the state of Alabama to ensure that this does not happen. In my line of work, Julia Tutwiler Prison has a center, a locker room, and a prison that allows trans women. I'm here to tell you no. There are no rehab centers in Alabama that accept trans women. We've tried a few. They send them to all-male facilities. Homeless shelters accept all trans women as men. This is what I do every day. Please vote no on this bill.”

Becky Gerritson is the executive director of the Alabama Eagle Forum.

“I would like to express my support for this bill,” Gerritson said. “As you know, there have been really active and successful attempts to erase women as a separate legal category, and there has been a lack of clarity and consistency in how biological women are treated under Alabama law. This bill is very important because it will give these single men and women a space of privacy, safety, and equal opportunity because we want to keep young women and girls safe. helps maintain. And as Destiny said earlier, currently men are not allowed in women's spaces and we need to legislate that to ensure that this remains the case. ”

“This doesn't change anyone's legal rights,” Gerritson said. “These clear definitions will make it easier for courts and government agencies to interpret laws and regulations, increasing transparency in governance. We look forward to moving this bill forward.”

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“History isn't who someone had sex with last night,” Caitlin Burkett said. “If this is the only lens through which the community views the LGBTQ community, it is not. If the state were to dehumanize a community of people for any reason, including their loved ones, it would be a stain on Alabama's history.”

“This bill is looking for a problem that isn't there,” Burkett said. “This bill is a systematic attack on minority communities, and any patriot and supporter of the U.S. Constitution will understand that they deserve protection, not oppression. Instead, we have a history of fighting oppression. This bill should not be brought to a vote.”

“I lived as a transgender person for 12 years,” Ted Halley said. “I've done everything you can. I've cut things off. I've gotten rid of it. Three years ago, I realized there are only two genders: male and female. Identify the truth historically. It's important that we do that. I feel like we're crazy here to define what a man is and what a woman is as we've known it since the beginning of time.”

“This bill is also important for people who identify as a different gender than the one they were born with,” Halley said. “In a medical setting, if a doctor doesn't know your real gender, it can cause real harm in an emergency situation.'' think.”

“This comes from women's rights groups,” Weaver emphasized.

“I oppose this bill,” said Sen. Linda Coleman Madison (D-Birmingham). “I don't see the need for it. I can see the problems it would cause.”

“I don't see how you can call yourself a women's rights organization if you're not fighting for the rights of all women,” said Sen. Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham).

The Committee voted to adopt both amendments. The committee voted 6-3 in favor of giving SB62 a favorable report. The bill could be considered in the full Senate as early as Wednesday.

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