Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against pediatrician May Lau, accusing her of violating the state's ban on administering gender-affirming treatments to minors. This marks the first enforcement of Senate Bill 14, which prohibits medical interventions for gender transitioning in individuals under 18. Paxton stated that physicians disobeying the law would face severe legal consequences, emphasizing a crackdown on those providing such treatments.
Senate Bill 14, effective September 2023, calls for strict prohibitions against health professionals aiding in gender transition for minors. Offending physicians risk losing their medical licenses as mentioned by Paxton. Despite strong opposition from groups like the ACLU, which aimed to challenge the bill, the Texas Supreme Court's backing has paved the way for enforcement, showing a significant shift in state policy regarding adolescent gender care.
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