Thirteen States Move to Ban Gender-affirming Care for Minors

Florida and Texas are the latest states seeking to restrict access to gender-affirming medical care.
Bills in Florida and Texas would criminalize doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors and place restrictions on care for adults.
The legislation is part of a nationwide push by Republicans to curb rights for transgender people.
Supporters argue children should accept their birth gender, while opponents say medical care should be decided by doctors and parents.
At least 13 states have passed restrictions on transgender healthcare this year, with more bills pending in other state legislatures.