Referendum seeking to restrict trans rights will get a last-minute public hearing

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 555

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Before Mainers vote on restricting transgender students’ rights to play on sports teams and access school bathrooms this November, lawmakers will allow the public to weigh in at a last-minute hearing on Tuesday.

After several similar legislative attempts failed last year, a citizen-led campaign is putting the issue on the ballot. The group is framing it as a referendum to “protect girls’ sports,” arguing that allowing trans girls to share bathrooms, locker rooms or …

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