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.

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.