APSAC ALERT Trends in State Legislation Against Gender-Affirming Health Care

Key Points

• Legislation impacts access to gender-affirming care across many states, affecting numerous individuals.
• Analysis highlights over 20 states introducing restrictive measures against gender-affirming health care in recent years.
• Monitoring and reviewing state legislation informs policies related to health care access for transgender individuals.
• The observed trends raise concerns regarding the future of health policy and transgender rights in the U.S.