Missouri lawmakers pass bills restricting gender-affirming care and banning transgender athletes

Lawsuit filed in Montana against ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
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Missouri lawmakers passed bills banning gender-affirming care for minors and preventing transgender girls/women from playing on female sports teams.
The Missouri bills ban puberty blockers, hormones and surgeries for trans minors and restrict Medicaid coverage/surgeries for some adults.
At least 16 states have laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors; Missouri is expected to join them if governor signs bills.