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lgbtq-rights1 year ago•12 min saved

Ohio's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Sparks Legal Battle and Fears for Trans Kids

Ohio's legislature overrides the governor's veto to pass a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth, making it the 23rd state to restrict trans healthcare for minors. Families are considering leaving the state to access necessary care, as the new law prohibits prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to trans patients under 18. Trans kids and their parents share their experiences and fears, with many planning to relocate to protect their access to healthcare.

via The Guardian US|

#gender-affirming-care #healthcare-restrictions #lgbtq-rights

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Anti-trans bills gain momentum, targeting both minors and adults.

Legislators in several US states have introduced bills that would restrict gender-affirming care for trans people over the age of 18, including hormone treatments and surgery. Some proponents of the bills argue that gender-affirming care is "bad medicine" and "consumer fraud," while advocates say the measures are part of a long-term plan to eliminate access to care for trans people of all ages. Bills that ban health care for trans youth also often prohibit public funds from being used for gender-affirming care, which legal experts say could function as a de facto ban for adults as well.

via Axios|

#anti-trans-bills #gender-affirming-care #health