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This week at Carolina Public Press, we covered legislation concerning trans minors. On August 7, North Carolina lawmakers are set to vote on House Bill 808, a bill that aims to prohibit surgical gender transition procedures and puberty blockers for minors. On Friday, we'll be interviewing a trans youth and their mother about this legislation and the importance of sharing trans stories.
Upcoming legislation in North Carolina could have far-reaching consequences for transgender minors seeking health care support. House Bill 808, scheduled for a vote on Aug. 7, proposes a ban on surgical gender transition procedures and puberty blockers for minors.
NC's controversial transgender youth bill will impact access to affirming surgery, revoke doctors' licenses if they violate the law
A flurry of bills would limit gender-affirming care for teens and create other restrictions on the lives of transgender youth.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joining the growing list of legislation related to transgender North Carolinians, access to gender-affirming care for some transgender minors may be on the line this year.