Chesney Pushes Bill That Would Label Transgenderisms As Mental Illness

SPRINGFIELD –   An Illinois lawmaker is pushing a controversial bill regarding transgender people.  State Senator Andrew Chesney introduces legislation that would change the state’s Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to expand the definition of mental illness to include those who identify as transgender.  The Freeport Republican claims the measure will keep “radical gender ideology from shaping Illinois law.”  The bill is currently awaiting its committee assignment in the Senate.