(Helena) The House gave preliminary approval Friday to a bill that would define sex as a binary in Montana law after emotional testimony from lawmakers.
Senate Bill 437, which earlier passed in the Senate with a 31-18 vote, is one of a series of bills passed this session that proponents say are clarifying definitions under law, and opponents say are reducing the rights of the transgender community.
SB 437 passed second reading with a 56-44 vote, and awaits a final vote before heading to the governor’s desk.
