What you need to know about the Missouri bill that would restrict health care for transgender...

The Missouri Senate gave first-round approval to a pair of bills early Tuesday morning targeting transgender minors and athletes. It needs another vote in the Senate before moving on to the Missouri House.
After more than 12 hours of filibustering, the Missouri Senate gave initial approval to a pair of bills targeting transgender minors and athletes.

Early Tuesday morning, senators approved SB39, which bars transgender athletes, including both trans girls and boys, from participating in sports that align with their gender identity. They also gave initial approval to SB49, which bars transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming health care.

Both bills need an additional vote in the Senate before they move to the Missouri House.