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Missouri Orders Waiting Periods and Mental Health Reviews for Gender-Affirming Care Trans Adults and Minors

  • Missouri's attorney general announced new requirements for adults seeking gender affirming care
  • Adults with depression are banned from seeking care until their mental health issues are resolved
  • Other requirements include three consecutive years of gender dysphoria and months of therapy
  • The proposal would go into effect on April 27 and last until February 6, 2024
  • The ACLU of Missouri and Lambda Legal promised legal action against the attorney general and emergency regulation
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