Montana's first and only openly transgender lawmaker, Representative Zooey Zephyr (D), was once again silenced by Republican colleagues for a second day in the Legislature's floor on Friday. GOP lawmakers refused to let her speak until she apologizes for saying that they would have "blood on their hands" if a law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth was passed. The bill is expected to be signed by Republican Governor Greg Gianforte, given it's now in his hands. However, Zephyr said she intends to keep requesting to speak on legislation because "I was elected to represent my constituents and speak on their behalf." House Speaker Matt Regier has declined to recognize Zephyr twice, maintaining that the silencing was necessary to "maintain decorum," and that he would still uphold the same standard for all representatives in the House. Minority Leader Kim Abbott, along with Zephyr, have expressed concerns that Regier, who is also Republican, is blocking the former from speaking on bills entirely.