Current Version
| Region | Michigan |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. |
| Sources | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report |
Revision History (5)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Reverting to revision #60389: Horrendous ruling but is more enforced bullying than censorship of educational material.
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| Value | State-enforced | No censorship |
| Start Date | Nov 7, 2025 | (unknown) |
| Description | On November 7th, 2025, the 6th Circuit Court ruled that cis students may discriminate against trans students by repeatedly and intentionally misgendering them under no consequence. Trans students can be censored and face punishment for misgendering cis students for "violating their scientific and religious beliefs" the judge ruled. This court decision effects all trans students in public schools who live in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. |
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| Sources | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/6th-circuit-rules-cis-students-may | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report |
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edited by mineszilla. federal censorship
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| Value | No censorship | State-enforced |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Description | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. | On November 7th, 2025, the 6th Circuit Court ruled that cis students may discriminate against trans students by repeatedly and intentionally misgendering them under no consequence. Trans students can be censored and face punishment for misgendering cis students for "violating their scientific and religious beliefs" the judge ruled. This court decision effects all trans students in public schools who live in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. |
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| Sources | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/6th-circuit-rules-cis-students-may |
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edited by qcksws. None of this has been passed, yes they were introduced but please wait until they are passed
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| Description | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. However, as of late 2021, two bills had been introduced in the House that would limit discussions in school around race and gender. Additionally, in early 2022, GOP House candidate Jon Rocha and GOP gubernatorial candidate James Craig both announced intent to introduce “Don’t Say Gay” legislation if elected. In 2025, the proposal named Anti-Corruption of Public Morals Act was introduced to criminalise transgender content online, along with pornography and VPNs, with up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $100,000 or both and 25 years in prison and a fine of $125,000 or both if individual has more than 100 pieces. | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. |
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| Sources | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report https://www.the74million.org/article/michigan-gop-house-candidate-vows-to-introduce-dont-say-gay-legislation-if-elected/ https://heartlandsignal.com/2022/04/12/james-craig-wants-a-more-aggressive-dont-say-gay-bill-for-michigan/ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/its-killing-our-morality-michigan-republican-why-he-introduced-state-porn-ban | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report |
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edited by SeriousTuber. Michigan proposes bill to ban transgender content along with pornography and VPNs
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| Description | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. However, as of late 2021, two bills had been introduced in the House that would limit discussions in school around race and gender. Additionally, in early 2022, GOP House candidate Jon Rocha and GOP gubernatorial candidate James Craig both announced intent to introduce “Don’t Say Gay” legislation if elected. | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. However, as of late 2021, two bills had been introduced in the House that would limit discussions in school around race and gender. Additionally, in early 2022, GOP House candidate Jon Rocha and GOP gubernatorial candidate James Craig both announced intent to introduce “Don’t Say Gay” legislation if elected. In 2025, the proposal named Anti-Corruption of Public Morals Act was introduced to criminalise transgender content online, along with pornography and VPNs, with up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $100,000 or both and 25 years in prison and a fine of $125,000 or both if individual has more than 100 pieces. |
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| Sources | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report https://www.the74million.org/article/michigan-gop-house-candidate-vows-to-introduce-dont-say-gay-legislation-if-elected/ https://heartlandsignal.com/2022/04/12/james-craig-wants-a-more-aggressive-dont-say-gay-bill-for-michigan/ | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report https://www.the74million.org/article/michigan-gop-house-candidate-vows-to-introduce-dont-say-gay-legislation-if-elected/ https://heartlandsignal.com/2022/04/12/james-craig-wants-a-more-aggressive-dont-say-gay-bill-for-michigan/ https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/its-killing-our-morality-michigan-republican-why-he-introduced-state-porn-ban |
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| Original entry | |
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| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | No laws currently censor LGBTQ issues. However, as of late 2021, two bills had been introduced in the House that would limit discussions in school around race and gender. Additionally, in early 2022, GOP House candidate Jon Rocha and GOP gubernatorial candidate James Craig both announced intent to introduce “Don’t Say Gay” legislation if elected. |
| Sources | https://www.lgbtmap.org/policy-and-issue-analysis/2022-spotlight-school-bills-report https://www.the74million.org/article/michigan-gop-house-candidate-vows-to-introduce-dont-say-gay-legislation-if-elected/ https://heartlandsignal.com/2022/04/12/james-craig-wants-a-more-aggressive-dont-say-gay-bill-for-michigan/ |