Text: The Minnesota House Queer Legislators Caucus was an undeniable force throughout the mostconsequential two-year session in state history. In the 2023 legislative session, the QueerLegislators Caucus led efforts to advance equity and create policies to ensure school facilitiesacross the state had funding to create gender-inclusive restrooms. They were relentless in thepursuit of making Minnesota a refuge state for our LGBTQIA2S+, transgender, and nonbinarycommunity. Building on their momentum, legislators diligently pursued legislation in the 2024session to expand support for trans youth, secure grants for LGBTQIA2S+ small businesses andstrengthening protections for our most vulnerable community members, and more!Minnesota is a leader in LGBTQIA2S+ rights and with the strong leadership of the MinnesotaQueer Legislators Caucus, our state will continue to protect LGBTQIA2S+ people fromdiscrimination and violence.The list below highlights some of the accomplishments we delivered from our legislativeagenda.Expanding Healthcare• Health Insurance Plans Required to Cover Gender-Affirming Care• Expanding Access to PEP/PREPEmpowering Families and Survivors• Logan's Law: Ending the Need for Second-Parent Adoption• Task Force on Preventing Violence Against Latine Women, Girls, andLGBTQIA2S+ People• Secured Investments for Transgender homeless shelter site analysis• Ending the LGBTQIA2S+ Panic DefenseEducation• Comprehensive Health Education• Updating all Minnesota Statutes to use Gender-Neutral Spousal LanguageWorkforce• $1 Million Investment in LGBTQIA2S+ Workforce DevelopmentThe Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the safety, dignity,and equal rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or genderexpression. It remains imperative our LGBTQIA2S+ community is protected under our state laws andsoon our state constitution. Minnesota's diverse and vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community enriches everyaspect of the state and deserves a multifaceted approach to addressing our needs and ensuring we canlive free from discrimination and violence, living our fullest lives.