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2023: Celebrating a Year of Wins!
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Prohibits the practice of conversion "therapy" by licensed practitioners |
Representative Athena Hollins Senator Scott Dibble |
Passed House 2/20/23 Passed Senate 4/21/23 Signed into law by Governor Walz 4/27/23 |
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Ensures safe access to gender-affirming care |
Representative Leigh Finke Senator Erin Maye Quade |
Passed House 3/24/23 Passed Senate 4/21/23 Signed into law by Governor Walz 4/27/23 |
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Includes PEP/PrEP access covered under preventive items and services |
Representative Zack Stephenson Senators Matt Klein & Nick Frentz |
Passed Senate 4/14/23 Passed House 4/27/23 |
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Significant updates to the Minnesota Human Rights Act and repeal of the outdated anti-sodomy statute |
Representatives Brion Curran & Jamie Becker-Finn Senator Ron Latz |
Passed House & Senate 5/22/23 |
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Includes gender identity/expression and sexual orientation as categories for biased crimes/assault |
Representatives Kelly Moller, Brion Curran, & Jamie Becker-Finn Senator Ron Latz |
Passed House 5/15/23 Passed Senate 5/17/23 |
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Includes K-12 menstrual equity and gender-inclusive restroom grants |
Representatives Cheryl Youakim, Laurie Pryor, Mary Frances Clardy, & Josiah Hill Senators Mary Kunesh & Steve Cwodzinski |
Passed House 5/17/23 Passed Senate 5/16/23 |
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Significant increase in HIV/AIDS support services funding |
Representatives Mohamud Noor, Peter Fischer, & Ethan Cha Senators John Hoffman & Jim Abeler |
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New LGBTQ+ small business grants |
Representatives Hodan Hassan & Jay Xiong Senators Bobby Joe Champion & Zaynab Mohamed |
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Includes LGBTQ youth program grants for the Department of Natural Resources |
Representative Leon Lillie Senators Foung Hawj & Jennifer McEwen |
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Includes establishment of a Council on LGBTQIA Minnesotans |
Representatives Ginny Klevorn & Samakab Hussein Senator Erin Murphy |
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Storytelling For Change
We know when people share their own stories it has the power to change hearts and minds. Stories connect us in meaningful ways, make us feel less alone in the world, and build a greater understanding of others. This is especially true for Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community.
Telling our stories in a society that silences queer voices is an act of survival and defiance. Our stories are powerful tools that help us create systemic change in the world.
In 2013, Minnesota was the first state to pass marriage equality by way of ballot. A feat that only happened through powerful storytelling. Our fight for queer equity is not over and our need for queer stories is still necessary.
Your stories are powerful tools in helping all of Minnesota become a state where queer people are free to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence, harassment, or discrimination.
Stories For Action
As we near this year's pivotal election, we are launching Storytelling for Change with four LGBTQ+ Minnesotans working to change hearts and minds. Throughout September, we will be debuting the videos one week at a time.
OutFront is honored to have Dylan Kaercher, Nikki Graf, John, and Rev. Jia Starr Brown share their stories of faith, policy change, advocacy, and joy.
Nikki: Fighting for Family
Nikki Graf has been fighting to pass Logan's Law, which would remove barriers for same-sex couples when starting a family in Minnesota.
John: Reframing Disability and the Queer Community
John is one of the nearly 600,000 Minnesotans living with a disability. He is one of the estimated 210,000 LGBTQ+ people in the state. The intersection of those two identities make John one of the estimated 3 to 5 million LGBTQ+ people living with a disability in the U.S.
Roxi Manacoochi: A Star on the Stage and in the Pew
Whether at the fair or in the pew, Dylan Kearcher’s presence is one you won’t miss. You might catch his infectious laugh from across the room or connect with the sheer confidence that oozes out of him. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness Dylan doing what makes him feel most alive — performing as Roxi Manacoochi.