After last year approving I-2081, Democratic lawmakers are pushing to get Senate Bill 5181 through the legislature, which would make changes to the rights of parents and legal guardians laid out in the initiative.
News: Seattle
On March 31, Transgender Day of Visibility, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed the Welcoming City ordinance, which reaffirms the city's commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, in particular those seeking access to or providing reproductive health
On March 28, 39-year-old Andre Phillip Karlow pleaded not guilty during his first appearance at a hearing in the King County Superior Court (KCSC) after Seattle police had arrested him as part of a hate crime investigation the previous day.
In a significant shake-up of Seattle's LGBTQIA+ nightlife, Capitol Hill's iconic Cuff Complex was sold on March 28. This change arrives amid growing calls within the community for fresh ideas and programming in the neighborhood's Queer venues.
Today the Seattle City Council approved an ordinance that reaffirms Seattle as a safe and welcoming place for residents, workers, and visitors, including the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Former state representative and House Speaker Frank Chopp passed away on March 22 at the age of 71. Bremerton-born and bred, Chopp dedicated his life to supporting LGBTQIA+ Washingtonians.
After successfully making it through the state Senate, House Bill 5577 continues to progress, following its passage by the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness on March 19. If signed into law, HB 5577 would become effective on July 1.
Three suspects tied to the February 19 hate crime at a popular Gay bar — in which patrons were subjected to anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs and fired upon with water pellets — have been identified. They are 17, 19, and 24 years old.
On February 28, Judge Lauren King approved Washington state's request for an injunction blocking President Trump's executive orders targeting Transgender youth and gender-affirming care.
Twelve attorneys general banded together to submit a letter in opposition to suggested changes that deny Transgender people the right to a passport that matches their gender identity.
