Rhode Island advances law protecting doctors who provide abortions & gender-affirming care
Eleven years (to the day) after passing marriage equality, Rhode Island lawmakers took another notable step to protect LGBTQ+ health care.
May 6, 2024
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These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.
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Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs abortion and gender-affirming care shield law
Shield Act 2.0 further strengthens protections for patients and providers of reproductive healthcare.
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Here are the biggest pieces of legislation for bodily autonomy that are now in the law of the land.
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Health Dept. Dumps Trump-Era Rules Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination
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Tennessee Senate passes bill making 'recruiting' for trans youth care a felony
The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.
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Spokane City Council passes measure protecting LGBTQ+ rights and gender-affirming care
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Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'
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The Republican-passed House bill goes beyond limiting access for Medicaid recipients.
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US v Skrmetti is a public health disaster
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Updates come to both the transgender youth and transgender adult maps as we prepare for the 2024 election cycle.
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