Human Rights Campaign Declares First-Ever National 'State of Emergency' for LGBTQ Community Due to Record Wave of Discriminatory Laws

The Human Rights Campaign issued a national warning and released a guidebook in response to over 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law this year, more than double last year's number.
Conservative lawmakers have focused on passing laws targeting healthcare, pronouns, and public accommodations for trans people as well as education and expression around LGBTQ+ topics.
The campaign called on leaders in government and business to take action against these legislative assaults which are resulting in violence and forcing families to flee their homes.
The wave of over 525 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced this year explicitly targets the LGBTQ+ community, with over 220 bills directly attacking trans people.
The HRC's guidebook provides resources on health and safety as well as a state-by-state breakdown of laws and "know your rights" information to help LGBTQ+ people navigate this hostile climate.