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While Arizona has a 2022 law on the books banning surgical care for transgender minors, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order in 2023 ensuring access to gender-affirming health care.
The right of transgender minors to access gender-affirming care has sparked debate in many parts of the United States, and it’s now heading to the US Supreme Court.
[46] [47] An estimated 9,000 gender-affirming surgeries take place annually in America. [48] As of November 2023 twenty-two states have banned gender-affirming medical care for people under 18 years old, including twenty-one states that have specifically banned or restricted hormonal treatment in addition to surgery. [49]
Gender-affirming care in the United States is under attack—and in some states, ... There are more knowledgeable people and people that have had access to health services that are safe, welcoming ...
Starting in the early-2020s, as many as 13 U.S. states banned gender affirming health care for transgender youth, [195] with several states further restricting treatment for adults as well. [ 196 ] [ 197 ] In January 2024, several Republican legislators have expressed their desire to ban gender-affirming healthcare altogether.
A Missouri court on Monday upheld a state law banning gender-affirming health care for minors and prohibiting Medicaid from covering transition-related care, allowing the controversial law to ...
Meanwhile, at least 14 Democratic-controlled states have adopted laws intended to protect access to gender-affirming care. The gender-affirming care legislation is a major part of a broader set of ...
Story at a glance Lawmakers in at least three states have announced efforts to protect access to gender-affirming health care for transgender youth and adults in 2023. The past year saw more than ...