gender affirming care

North Dakota governor signs law criminalizing trans health care for minors

By Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press

North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately making it a crime to give gender-affirming care to people younger than 18.

Gender-affirming care ban in Nebraska advances to final vote after closed door promise

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who has been among the most vocal in opposing the bill, sobbed on the mic. "I am sorry," she cried, addressing parents of transgender children. "I'm sorry there's nothing more I can do in my power. You…

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender minors

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Republican legislators in Kansas have approved a proposal to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Their action capped three days of intensifying efforts to follow other states with GOP-controlled legislatures by rolling back LGBTQ rights.

Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs ban on gender-affirming health care

By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press

Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday signed a bill that bans all gender-affirming care for minors in the state, joining at least 12 other states that have enacted laws restricting or banning such care.

North Dakota advances series of restrictions on transgender rights

By Trisha Ahmed, Associated Press

The North Dakota Senate passed a series of bills on Monday that would restrict transgender people's rights in sports, health care, schools, workplaces and daily life.

Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid increasingly hostile legislation

By Wilson Ring, Associated Press

Thousands of people are rallying across the country as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment.

Missouri Planned Parenthood sues state AG over transgender care investigation

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

Missouri’s state attorney general is investigating gender-affirming care provided by Planned Parenthood, according to a lawsuit filed by the St. Louis health provider.

West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. With the Republican's approval, West Virginia joins at least nine other states that have enacted laws restricting treatments for transgender youth.

Indiana bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth sent to governor

By Arleigh Rodgers, Associated Press

The bill now heads to Indiana's Republican governor, who hasn't said publicly if he'll sign it. If he does, minors in Indiana won't be allowed to access hormone therapies or puberty blockers in the state.

Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender care ban

By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press

Kentucky's Democratic governor has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths. Gov. Andy Beshear said in his veto message Friday that the bill would increase youth suicides.