Most Americans say they would favor laws that would protect transgender people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces

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September 14, 2022

How Americans view policy proposals on transgender and gender identity issues, and where such policies exist

Most Americans say they would favor laws that would protect transgender people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces

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Most Americans say they would favor laws that would protect transgender people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces

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How Americans view policy proposals on transgender and gender identity issues, and where such policies exist
At least 21 states and D.C. ban discrimination against transgender people in housing, jobs and public spaces
States’ policies vary on insurance coverage of medical care for gender transitions
Views on children learning about people who are trans or nonbinary at school differ by party, children’s age
At least 18 states limit transgender student athletes from competing on teams that match their gender identity

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