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NCPA Opposes Anti-Trans Legislation and Lobbies for the Federal Equality Act The North Carolina General Assembly has introduced three pieces of anti-transgender legislation during the current session: HB 358 Save Women’s Sports Act SB 515 Health Care Heroes Conscience Protection Act SB 514 Youth Health Protection Act Please click below to read NCPA’s opposition statements for each bill. Statement on HB 358 Save Women’s Sports Act According to The News & Observer, the North Carolina General Assembly Senate leaders indicated that there is “no path forward” for SB 514. NCPA appreciates its dedicated members and staff who worked tirelessly to craft the language for the opposition statements: Blanka Angyal, EdS, MA, MEd; Brittany Bate, PhD; Mary Evers, PhD; Jason Herndon, PhD; Susan Hill, PhD; Nancy Laney, PhD (NCPA 2020-21 President); Jan Mooney, MA; Dick Rumer, PhD; Holly Savoy, PhD; Erica Wise, PhD; and, Martha Turner-Quest (Executive Director). Equality Act NCPA joined a national effort with the American Psychological Associaiton to lobby for the Equality Act, federal legislation that includes explicit protections for LGBTQ+ citizens, as well as improving protections for women, people of color, and people of all faiths. NCPA members, Dr. Annette Baker, Dr. Sue Orenstein, and Ms. Jan Mooney along with Executive Director, Martha Turner-Quest joined 20 other North Carolinians who met with Senator Richard Burr. Dr. Baker eloquently spoke about the damaging effects of anxiety and depression within the LGBTQ+ community. Click here to read more.
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