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House rejects floor amendments limiting gender‑affirming care and allowing later lawsuits; debate intensifies
Summary
The House debated a series of floor amendments that would have restricted or created civil remedies related to gender‑affirming health care for minors. Supporters of restrictions argued children should not undergo irreversible procedures; opponents said the bill tracks medical standards and sought to protect providers and patients.
A lengthy, often emotional floor debate addressed language in the implementer tied to gender‑affirming health care. Several roll‑call amendments were offered; one would have barred surgical procedures for the purpose of gender reassignment on persons under 18 (amendment failed), and another would have authorized a civil cause of action for an adult who claimed harm from procedures received as a minor (also failed). Supporters of the…
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