Republican-controlled committee rejects Louisiana bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors
The tie-breaking 5-4 vote to kill the bill Wednesday came down to Republican state Sen. Fred Mills.
The tie-breaking 5-4 vote to kill the bill Wednesday came down to Republican state Sen. Fred Mills.
Opponents argue that gender-affirming care, which is supported by numerous major medical organizations, can be life-saving for someone with gender dysphoria.
‘The right to consider your health and medically-approved treatment options with your family and doctors is a right that everyone should have.’
From banning transgender care to prohibiting implicit bias training, there was a lot of red meat approved in Tennessee.
Among Edwards’ requests is adding rape and incest exceptions to the state’s near-total abortion ban.
2023 may be remembered for new leaders and a struggle over who defines priorities.
Nearly two dozen states are considering bills this year to restrict or ban care.
It’s part of an uphill effort by the bill’s opponents to try to fend off an override of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto.
Opponents said the measure would hurt transgender children by requiring physicians to violate medical standards of care.
The rule would apply to patients of all ages.