Self-care note: While some of the following stories celebrate and affirm LGBTQ+ people, many cover legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans and nonbinary youth. Please be kind to yourself and use your discretion while reading this section. Advisory: State news is representative but not exhaustive due to space constraints; feel free to forward news about your state to advocacy@pflag.org to consider for inclusion. Georgia - Legislature adjourns without passing anti-LGBTQ+ bills. In a major win for LGBTQ+ people and their families and allies , bills banning healthcare access and sports participation for trans youth did not pass the State House before it adjourned at the end of March. Iowa - Iowans mark 15 years since marriage equality became law. One of the first couples to wed when same-sex marriage became legal in the state reflects on the history of marriage equality, and recent legislative challenges to same-sex marriage. Louisiana - New Orleans high school students perform play on the steps of the state Capitol. A group of students wrote the play, called “The Capitol Project,” based on their own experiences, performing it on the steps of the state Capitol four days ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility. The play was written to draw attention to the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth and to urge legislators not to advance anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Maryland - Legislature passes shield law to protect those seeking gender-affirming care. The bill passed the General Assembly and, if signed into law, would add medically necessary care to the state’s definition of legally protected health care. This would shield both Maryland residents and anyone else who receives care within the state, as well as their physicians, from legal action and prosecution in other states for receiving or providing that care. Wisconsin - Gov. Evers vetoes anti-trans athlete ban. Governor Evers vetoed the bill, promising he would veto "any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, and less welcoming place for LGBTQ people and kids." | 
