The board appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Walt Disney World's special taxation district in Florida is considering legal action after accusing the previous Disney-controlled board of passing restrictive covenants that limit their power, while also limiting their use of Disney-related trademarks, and Disney has defended its actions.
Kentucky GOP lawmakers have successfully overturned the Democratic governor's veto of a bill that prohibits gender-related medical treatments, restricts transgender children's bathroom use and prevents schools from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation with students, with doctors required to provide a timeline for "detransitioning" for children already taking hormone therapy or puberty blockers.
The Italian government has proposed a draft law to ban lab-grown food and animal feed production in the country to protect its cultural heritage and traditional food and agriculture sectors.
10 states currently have bans on "gender-affirming care" for minors, with 21 other states considering legislation that would prohibit minors from receiving transgender treatments.
Two bills proposed by state elected officials would remove the Catholic Church’s right to the “seal of confession” protecting priests’ right to refuse to provide private information divulged during confessionals, and Catholic advocates warn it could be a slippery slope when it comes to protections for religious freedom.
The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act targets smart appliances that can record conversations and track people, and aims to safeguard the privacy and security of American homes.
A California bill proposes allowing mental health professionals to remove children as young as 12 from their parents and place them in residential shelter facilities without the parents' knowledge or consent.
Minnesota lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that would establish the state as a "trans refuge" for children who are seeking transgender medical procedures but who may be denied "gender-affirming care" in other states.
Michigan became the first state in decades to repeal its “right-to-work” law when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed legislation on Friday to rescind it.
