Kansas Legislature Approves Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The ban, which faces opposition from Gov. Laura Kelly, aligns Kansas with other states restricting transgender health care.

Kansas Legislature approves ban on gender-affirming care for minors, poised to override Gov. Laura Kelly's expected veto.
University of Kansas students push for transgender rights policies in response to the state's legislative actions.
The ban aligns Kansas with 24 other states limiting or banning gender-affirming care for minors, against major American medical associations' recommendations.
Critics argue the ban will harm transgender youth's physical and mental health, while supporters claim it protects children from irreversible treatments.
The ban's approval follows a nationwide trend of GOP-led efforts to roll back transgender rights, including in sports and legal recognition of gender identities.