Democrat Governor Andy Beshear supports gender ideology over parents' rights, which is favored by fellow Democrats.

Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky received praise from Democrats for rejecting SB 150, a legislation that would prohibit gender-related procedures for minors and broaden parental rights.

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2025 September 1 . 10:50 PM

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Democrat Governor Andy Beshear supports gender ideology over parents' rights, which is favored by fellow Democrats.

In a significant move, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 150 in 2023, a bill aimed at restricting some medical care and bathroom use for transgender people. The bill, which faced strong opposition from Democrats and LGBTQ advocates, included provisions that granted parents expanded rights, mandated school notification for certain health services, prohibited the use of non-aligning pronouns, imposed restrictions on sex education, and outlawed gender-affirming care for minors.

Beshear's veto was applauded by Democrats and LGBTQ advocates who viewed the bill as harmful to transgender minors. During a Hakeem Jeffries fundraising event in California, Beshear explained why he vetoed Senate Bill 150, which was met with a round of applause from the supportive audience.

The bill, which Republicans in both Kentucky's Senate and House overrode, became law despite Beshear's veto. Governor Beshear characterised the bill as "the nastiest anti-trans bill in the nation," expressing strong opposition to its restrictions on transgender youth and gender-affirming care.

Internal Democratic tensions over issues like SB 150 and parental rights are evident, with representatives like Seth Moulton (D-MA) expressing concerns about transgender policies. Moulton, a potential presidential nominee, said he doesn't want his daughters to get run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete.

Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom, another potential 2028 presidential candidate, has also expressed concerns about transgender policies. Newsom distanced himself from a Department of Justice lawsuit against several California public institutions, and voiced his concerns about males competing in women's sports.

The media outlet reported that the headline of the article was "Beshear wows Democrats at Jeffries' big donor fundraiser," indicating that Beshear performed well for the left-wing crowd. However, it remains to be seen whether Beshear's stance on transgender issues may change publicly if he runs for president, as he felt safe expressing his support for radical transgender ideology to a room full of Democrats.

As the debate over transgender rights continues to evolve, it is clear that politicians' stances on these issues are becoming increasingly important to their constituents and to the future of the nation.