Idaho Enacts Law to Prohibit Public Funding for Gender-Affirming Care

The new legislation, signed by Governor Brad Little, will restrict the use of Medicaid and other public funds for transgender surgeries and procedures starting July 1.

• Idaho's Governor Brad Little signs a bill banning the use of public funds, including Medicaid, for gender-affirming care for transgender individuals.
• The law, effective July 1, applies to both minors and adults, prohibiting government facilities from offering puberty blockers, hormones, and surgeries.
• Critics argue the legislation discriminates against transgender residents and violates the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, potentially leading to costly lawsuits.
• Supporters claim the bill protects taxpayers and prevents the use of public funds for procedures they consider harmful or experimental.
• Idaho joins a growing number of states imposing restrictions on gender-affirming care, with similar bans already in place in several Republican-led states.

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