Idaho asks Supreme Court to let it enforce law banning gender-affirming care
The law, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little last year, makes it a felony for doctors to provide medical treatment to transgender minors.
February 19 2024 4:38 PM
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The law, signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little last year, makes it a felony for doctors to provide medical treatment to transgender minors.
Despite medical professionals insisting bans on gender-affirming care for minors “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse," politicians won't relent.
It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.
Proposed bills would exclude transgender and nonbinary people from updating driver’s licenses, holding public office and accessing public restrooms.
The law would have placed medical professionals who provide such care for transgender people under the age of 18 at risk of fines up to $5,000 and a felony conviction, resulting in up to 10 years in prison.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.
The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.
It's now the 20th state to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
The school system had recently reminded teachers that any controversial subjects had to be approved in advance.