
: As of April 2026, trackers like the Trans Legislation Tracker are monitoring over 760 anti-trans bills across 43 states, with 34 already passed into law .
There is a notable gap between high levels of reported public support and the lived experience of transgender individuals .
: These bills largely focus on healthcare (184 bills) and education (193 bills), aiming to restrict gender-affirming care and student autonomy regarding names and pronouns .
: Countries like Thailand and Liechtenstein have embraced marriage equality, while others, including Ghana and Burkina Faso, have implemented more restrictive laws . Public Opinion vs. Perceived Acceptance