Ban on gender-affirming care passed North Dakota’s GOP-dominated Legislature with more than 2/3 approval. Lawsuit set for November trial
Republicans rejected multiple amendments designed to make the bill less harmful towards trans people- the bill then ultimately passed 27-8
Sen. Mark Steffen said the predators in today’s society are “woke” health care providers who are preying on “confused” children
As of last November, similar laws had been enacted in 22 states, and legal challenges have been mounted in several of them
Republican critics of bill to protect professionals who provide reproductive & gender-affirming care repeated disinformation to argue against
Several laws have been passed targeting trans people over the past year. Now, a Data For Progress poll shows 24% have seen care disrupted
The American Psychological Association, representing 157,000 members, has issued a resolution calling for an end to trans care bans
"This ruling is beyond disappointing and a heartbreaking development for thousands of transgender youth, their doctors, & their families"
Gender-affirming care for youths is supported by health care organizations including American Medical Association
House Bill 156 would define gender affirming care to be "not in the best interest" of youth.. The bill affects guardianships & custody fights
