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Public commenters at State House urge preservation of gender-affirming health care for transgender youth
Summary
Public commenters at the Vermont State House told lawmakers that access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth must be preserved, describing personal threats and violence that drove some families to relocate to Vermont.
At the Vermont State House, public commenters urged lawmakers to preserve access to gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, saying recent political developments could threaten current services.
The speakers described personal experiences and safety concerns that, they said, make access to medical and supportive care a life-or-death matter for some young people. “I am asking you to put yourself in these youth's shoes,” Quantine Howard said, arguing that restrictions could push vulnerable…
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