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3mo ago

Wisconsin Governor Proposes Gender-Neutral Terms in IVF-Related State Laws

Tony Evers defends replacing terms like 'mother' with 'inseminated person' in budget proposal, sparking partisan debate.

Stock image of a pregnant woman with her hands on her belly. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers attends a rally to kick off Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's "Driving Forward" Blue Wall Bus Tour at the KI convention center on October 14, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers mobilised support for changes to his budget proposal for the fiscal years 2025–2027 that focused on specific gendered terminology.
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Overview

  • Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has endorsed a proposal to revise gendered terminology in state laws related to artificial insemination and IVF procedures.
  • The proposed changes include replacing terms like 'mother' with 'inseminated person,' 'father' with 'parent,' and 'husband' with 'spouse.'
  • Evers clarified that the changes aim to provide legal clarity for individuals undergoing IVF treatments in Wisconsin and are not intended to redefine broader societal roles.
  • Republican lawmakers and critics have strongly opposed the proposal, labeling it as unnecessary and an example of 'woke virtue signaling.'
  • The debate highlights broader cultural and political tensions over gendered language, with Evers defending the proposal as a practical legal adjustment.