Idaho's felony gender-affirming care ban stays blocked
Idaho's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors remains blocked as a federal appeals court refuses to lift the injunction.
The ban, which makes provision of gender-affirming care a felony, was challenged by two trans teens and their parents who argue it violates the U.S. Constitution. [ more ]
4th Circuit Rules Against States Discriminating Against Trans Patients
Providing gender-affirming care to transgender individuals is cost-effective and discriminatory Medicaid regulations were ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. [ more ]
Tennessee passes first-of-its-kind law attacking trans kids
In Tennessee, lawmakers passed a bill targeting transgender youth under the guise of preventing non-existent kidnapping for gender-affirming care. [ more ]
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Florida hears bill that would make it easier for health insurance not to offer trans care
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for health insurance providers not to offer gender-affirming care to trans people.
House Bill 1639 would make it easier for health insurance providers to refuse coverage for gender-affirming healthcare, adding a barrier to trans people's access to healthcare. [ more ]
Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors
Many states have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth, leading to clinics in nearby states offering these services.
Obtaining malpractice insurance has become a barrier for clinics offering gender-affirming care, even in states with legal protections for trans healthcare. [ more ]
Gender dysphoria diagnoses are steadily increasing. Here's what that means
Gender dysphoria diagnoses have increased in all but one state in the United States, suggesting that more transgender individuals are seeking healthcare.
Treatment for gender dysphoria can include social shifts or medical affirmation, but often requires a diagnosis from a healthcare professional. [ more ]
Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are "State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect"
Restricting transgender youth's access to gender-affirming care is considered state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Denying transgender minors access to gender-affirming care increases suicidal ideation and depression and negatively impacts their mental health. [ more ]
Transgender Rights at the Supreme Court - San Francisco Bay Times
Trans youth are challenging Tennessee and Kentucky's bans on trans teens receiving gender affirming medical care, with similar laws in 19 other states.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on these cases could have a broad impact on the constitutional rights of transgender and LGBTIQ individuals. [ more ]
Lawmakers in South Carolina approve ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors
Lawmakers in South Carolina have approved a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
The bill prevents health professionals from performing gender-affirming surgery, prescribing puberty blockers, and overseeing hormone therapy for patients under 18 years old. [ more ]
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Trans kids and medics urge South Carolina lawmakers to block trans healthcare ban
Trans kids, their families, and medical experts are pleading with Republican lawmakers in South Carolina to block their proposed ban on transgender healthcare.
The proposed ban would prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender minors, force teachers to out transgender students, and ban Medicaid coverage for trans healthcare up to age 26. [ more ]
Ohio House Overrides Governor DeWine's Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
The Ohio House voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that would prohibit transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming care and ban transgender girls from playing on female sports teams.
Former president Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy pressured Ohio legislators to override the veto. [ more ]
RFK Jr. attacks gender-affirming care for minors while admitting he has brain worms. Really.
The Human Rights Campaign criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on transgender youth healthcare, highlighting concerns about misinformation and lack of support for gender-affirming care. [ more ]
Marjorie Taylor Greene rages at RFK Jr. for not being transphobic enough to be president
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not being transphobic enough to align with her views on gender-affirming care. [ more ]
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Supreme Court temporarily revives Idaho law banning gender affirming care for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court granted Idaho's emergency request to enforce a law banning gender-affirming care for minors, setting a precedent for future legal challenges. [ more ]
Supreme court allows Idaho to enforce ban on treatment for transgender youth
The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits proceed, affecting thousands of families and setting a concerning precedent. [ more ]
Supreme Court: Idaho can enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, pending lawsuits, impacting medical professionals and individuals [ more ]
16 Republican AGs threaten Maine over protections for trans care and abortion
Republican AGs threaten lawsuit if Maine passes law shielding gender-affirming care and abortion providers from out-of-state legal actions.
Maine considering LD 227 to protect health care providers offering banned care, facing opposition from 16 Republican AGs warning of constitutional violations. [ more ]
Will Maryland Become Next State to Pass a Transgender Sanctuary Law?
Maryland Senate Bill 119 aims to make Maryland a sanctuary state for transgender individuals and providers fleeing other states.
The bill includes several protections for transgender individuals, such as blocking enforcement of out-of-state subpoenas for medical records and preventing foreign financial judgments. [ more ]
Ohio won't restrict gender-affirming care for adults but still goes after trans youth
Ohio officials have backtracked on plans to impose restrictions on gender-affirming health care for transgender adults.
Some restrictions will still apply to minors, and a new law banning most gender-affirming care for young people is set to go into effect in April. [ more ]
Texas AG seeks transgender records in Georgia as part of his wider probe
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested medical records from a Georgia telehealth clinic that provides gender-affirming care.
Paxton's request is seen as an attempt to intimidate providers of gender-affirming care and families seeking care outside of Texas and other states with bans. [ more ]
Ohio Republicans override governor's veto to pass gender-affirming care ban and sports ban
Ohio's legislature has overridden Gov. Mike DeWine's veto and passed a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors and bars trans girls and women from participating in female sports in public schools and colleges.
DeWine vetoed the bill citing that parents should make decisions about their child's medical care while consulting with doctors, but he faced backlash for taking executive actions that further restrict gender-affirming care. [ more ]
Experts say that gender-affirming care bans amount to 'abuse.' Why won't lawmakers listen?
Bans on gender-affirming care for minors amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse.
Restrictions on transgender youth's access to puberty blockers and hormones deny them routine healthcare that decreases high rates of suicide and depression. [ more ]
Ohio Overrides Governor's Veto, Enacts Gender-Affirming Health Care Ban
The Ohio legislature overrode Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and restricts trans athletes from participating in school sports teams.
Despite Gov. DeWine's attempts to introduce administrative rules to restrict gender-affirming care, the Ohio House and Senate voted to override the veto. [ more ]
Ohio families request emergency funds to flee state after trans care ban passed
At least 68 families in Ohio are requesting emergency funding to flee the state following the passing of a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
The ban, known as House Bill 68, also prohibits trans athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
TransOhio, a local trans advocacy group, has launched an emergency fund to provide financial assistance for families looking to relocate or access gender-affirming care. [ more ]
The Latest GOP Debate Had One Of The Grossest Anti-Trans Moments Yet
Megyn Kelly's promise to address gender-affirming care for transgender kids during the GOP primary debate led to attacks on queer Americans and misinformation about transgender youth.
Kelly's statements about surgeries on transgender minors are not supported by medical guidance, as most trans youth do not undergo surgery and instead begin with puberty-blocking drugs or hormone therapy. [ more ]
Ohio poised to become second state to restrict gender-affirming care for adults
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's proposed rules could restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals in Ohio.
The proposed rules could potentially leave thousands of adults without access to necessary treatment, causing physical and mental health risks. [ more ]
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New Republican bills aim to ban trans people from public spaces
Republican bills proposed in West Virginia aim to ban trans people from public places, 'cure' them, and refer to them as 'obscene matter.'
The bills include a total ban on gender-affirming care for trans people up to the age of 21, criminalization of the public presence of trans people, and classifying trans people as 'obscene matter.' [ more ]
West Virginia Republicans want to ban transgender people from public spaces, call them 'obscene'
Multiple draconian bills have been introduced in West Virginia's legislature that could severely impact the rights and lives of transgender individuals.
One bill seeks to ban gender-affirming care for transgender individuals up to the age of 21 and categorizes being transgender as a 'sexual deviation.' [ more ]
West Virginia Conservatives Want to Legally Define Trans People as "Obscene"
West Virginia State Sen. Michael Azinger (R) introduced a series of anti-transgender bills, including one banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth and one sanctioning conversion therapy.
The bills would subject providers of gender-affirming care to fines and potential revocation of their medical license, and would prohibit mental health professionals from providing gender-affirming therapy or counseling. [ more ]
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Ohio House overrides governor's veto of trans care & sports bans
Ohio's Republican-led House of Representatives has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill restricting the rights of transgender youth.
If the state senate overrides DeWine's veto, Ohio will become the 24th state to ban trans girls and women from playing school sports and the 23rd to ban trans minors from receiving gender-affirming medical care. [ more ]
How Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is making gender-affirming care inaccessible
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's plan to restrict gender-affirming care is seen as an outright ban by activists.
The new rules, if finalized, would require extensive counseling and signed care plans by specific health care providers, making it difficult for trans people to access care. [ more ]
Eliot Page asks Supreme Court to hear case on gender-affirming care bans
Actor Elliot Page and 56 other trans adults have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
Precedents set in favor of trans youth are often met with opposition from right-wing judges. [ more ]
South Carolina Republicans Introduce Bills That Would "Severely Restrict" Trans People
South Carolina Republicans have introduced anti-transgender bills that would restrict trans people's ability to use public restrooms, receive gender affirming care, and criminalize those who aid and abet transgender youth in accessing such care.
Transgender activists warn that these bills represent an escalation and may serve as model legislation for other states.
Conservatives have also introduced a criminal transgender bathroom ban that could be replicated in other states. [ more ]
For Transgender Awareness Week, a Look at the Reality of Health Care for Trans Youth
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is launching a campaign called #HealthcareIsCaring to raise awareness about the importance of gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
The campaign aims to combat harmful legislation that is banning gender-affirming care for young trans people in conservative states across the U.S.
NCLR has successfully challenged state bans on medical care for transgender adolescents in Alabama, Florida, and Kentucky. [ more ]
New Report Warns Of Growing Surveillance Threat For Abortions Or Gender-Affirming Care
Patients seeking abortion or gender-affirming care out of state face increased surveillance and potential criminalization.
Law enforcement and state officials are using various data points to track and prosecute individuals seeking abortion or gender-affirming care. [ more ]