Utah becomes first state to ban healthcare for trans youth in 2023
Utah has become the first US state to ban young transgender people from receiving gender-affirming healthcare this year. The legislation prohibits minors who have not yet been diagnosed with gender dysphoria from receiving hormone treatments and restricts trans surgical procedures for young people. Those diagnosed with gender dysphoria before the bill’s effective date will, however, will be able to receive such care if they meet specific requirements. Republican governor Spencer Cox had not previously taken a public position on the measure, though signed it into law on 28 January –…
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