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Saying more evidence is needed about the potential benefits and harms. the NHS halted puberty-suppressing hormones for children and adolescents outside of a research setting.

A judge's temporarily injunction was seen by advocates as a win for trans rights, but a chilling effect has left some providers and families confused on what to do next.

While the preliminary injunction applies to only three of the children in the lawsuit, the judge indicated the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional. The state, however, says the law remains in effect except for those in the case.

The Health & Human Services Committee was directed to investigate the standards of care for gender dysphoria adopted by Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Florida Psychiatric Association.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs say they're being denied access to medically necessary treatments. They expect the judge will rule on this case and another suit challenging the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors at the same time.

U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle heard arguments from an attorney representing the three families in a case that argues they are being stripped of the right to make medical decisions for their children.

An AP analysis has found that many of this year’s statehouse proposals to restrict gender-affirming care for youths are identical or very similar to some model legislation.

LGBTQ advocates have started a fund that will help transgender people get gender affirming care in other states.

Texas' Legislature has advanced a bill, and Missouri and Nebraska statehouses are poised for action as well, adding to the list of at least 17 states that already have laws in place.

The bills also restrict pronoun use in schools and force people to use the bathroom corresponding with their sex at birth.