ACLU of Kentucky announces lawsuit over SB 150

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The ACLU of Kentucky in partnership with the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius announced a lawsuit over Senate Bill 150.

The bill, which recently became law after Governor Andy Beshear’s veto was overturned, bans gender-affirming puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries for those under 18, as well as eliminating discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

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“Under the Constitution, trans youth in Kentucky have the right to medically necessary care,” said ACLU-KY Legal Director Corey Shapiro. “We are filing litigation today to protect against this imminent threat to their well-being and make certain they can thrive by continuing to receive medical care.”

In addition to legal challenges, SB 150 has been a talking point in debates for the upcoming gubernatorial election.