JUST IN: Montana House Bans Trans Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr From Floor In Landslide Vote

Montana’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to ban Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr—the state’s first transgender lawmaker—from the House floor for the remainder of the legislative session, significantly escalating sanctions against her after she was silenced by the House for vocally opposing a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors. READ MORE: Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: