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Why a proposed Texas mandate to 'wean' trans youth off their meds contradicts medical science

By Theresa Gaffney, STAT

Experts say that taking trans kids off of gender-affirming drugs in a "safe and medically appropriate" way is impossible.

Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, bans books depicting sex acts from school libraries

By Scott McFetridge, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

The new law signed by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds mandates the removal of all books depicting sex acts from Iowa school libraries. Religious texts will be exempt from the ban.

Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving through U.S. statehouses

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

Hundreds of measures targeting transgender people have been proposed in statehouses this year, and several have moved forward this week.

Nebraska lawmakers pass 12-week abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

An emergency clause attached allows the measures to take effect as soon as that happens. The bill's passage was a blow to opponents, who strongly objected to both bans.

Why Nebraska conservatives might combine abortion, trans health care bans

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Conservative Nebraska lawmakers are taking what could be an all-or-nothing bet by proposing to merge two of the legislative session's most contentious proposals — one to restrict abortion access and another that would ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Transgender minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law

By Ed Komenda, Associated Press

The new law that Inslee signed Tuesday is part of a wave of legislation in Democratic-led states intended to give refuge amid a conservative movement in which lawmakers in other states have attacked trans rights and limited or banned gender-affirming…

Transgender youth and their families sue over Montana gender-affirming care ban

By Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press

Two transgender children, their families and allied health care providers are challenging a Montana law that would ben gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.

Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as other states move away

By Claire Savage, Associated Press

Illinois lawmakers passed a trio of bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages.

Republican Oregon state senators boycott for a 2nd day, preventing quorum

By Associated Press

Republican lawmakers have used walkouts in the past. But this time — if they continue to stay away — they'll be testing a new law that was passed overwhelmingly by Oregonians in a ballot measure last November.

Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity programs

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's biological sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.