Testimony in Opposition to Anti-Transgender Legislation in Maine (LD 233, LD 868, LD 1002, LD 1134, LD 1704)

Dear Senator Carney, Representative Kuhn, and Honorable Members of the Judiciary Committee:

Although I signed up to testify in opposition to LD 233, LD 868, LD 1002, LD 1134 and LD 1704 in person, the day simply went too long and I did not manage to participate. I am buoyed by the extraordinary testimony I heard, and hope you are fully persuaded to oppose all of the anti-trans bills. I was struck by several themes in the testimony and hope you will take additional steps to address the harm currently experienced by those who shared their personal stories: