Bill also prevents Medicaid and private insurance from covering costs of transition-related treatments.
Sen. Tom Whatley offered an amendment, ultimately rejected, to exempt therapists from ban on gender-affirming care
Senator repeats right-wing talking points objecting to hormonal and surgical interventions for trans youth
David Fuller pleads with lawmakers not to criminalize health care he believes saved his trans daughter's life
In addition to penalizing doctors, bill would force school officials to inform parents if their child's gender-nonconformity
Critics worry denying care will increase youths' feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation
"Transgender 21 Act" would gag medical providers from even acknowledging a youth's gender identity without parental consent
Bills would bar trans athletes from competing and prohibit trans youth from receiving care to help them transition
Fox News host engaged in misinformation-filled rant about HBO's documentary Transhood
Lead sponsor originally wanted to introduce a bill to ban gender-affirming treatments to trans youth
Advocates say there's already sufficient information about the medications widely available
More than 1,800 parents of transgender children condemn "mean-spirited" bills as politically-motivated attack
Doctors who prescribe gender-affirming treatments could face up to a year in prison and a $2,000 fine
Bill would threaten doctors who prescribe hormones or surgery to trans youth with jail time and a possible fine
Republican sponsor says bitter Texas custody case inspired bill to ban transgender minors from receiving surgery or hormones