Post by Ayla on Feb 2, 2016 15:03:02 GMT 8
Indiana senators now have another day before they debate any changes to a bill protecting lesbian, gay and bisexual — but not transgender — people from being discriminated against.
Republicans who control the Senate put off action Monday following a closed-door meeting amid continued lobbying pressure.
The current measure has spurred criticism from Democrats and LGBT rights activists who say it does not go far enough as it leaves out transgender people. Religious conservatives who oppose the bill argue it would force people to provide services for same-sex marriages even if they had religious objections.
The measure would also allow cities such as Indianapolis to keep their broader LGBT civil rights. New ordinances wouldn't be allowed, which is being opposed by many mayors.
www.tribstar.com/news/indiana_news/indiana-senate-delays-lgbt-bill-amid-continued-lobbying/article_2e410988-c92b-11e5-acc1-8b4a8aad5642.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TerreHaute_LocalandBistate+%28Tribune-Star+Terre+Haute%2C+Indiana+Local+%26+Bistate%29
Republicans who control the Senate put off action Monday following a closed-door meeting amid continued lobbying pressure.
The current measure has spurred criticism from Democrats and LGBT rights activists who say it does not go far enough as it leaves out transgender people. Religious conservatives who oppose the bill argue it would force people to provide services for same-sex marriages even if they had religious objections.
The measure would also allow cities such as Indianapolis to keep their broader LGBT civil rights. New ordinances wouldn't be allowed, which is being opposed by many mayors.
www.tribstar.com/news/indiana_news/indiana-senate-delays-lgbt-bill-amid-continued-lobbying/article_2e410988-c92b-11e5-acc1-8b4a8aad5642.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TerreHaute_LocalandBistate+%28Tribune-Star+Terre+Haute%2C+Indiana+Local+%26+Bistate%29