gender dysphoria

Seeking what is known as a writ of mandamus from the appeals court, the state’s lawyers argued that Jason Weida should not have to testify because he is a high-ranking official.

State attorneys argued Jason Weida should not have to testify because he is a high-ranking official.

The bill would not only prevent minors from starting treatments for gender transitions and stop treatments for those who have already begun the process. It would also ban public expenditures of all gender-affirming care for those over 18, outside of Medicaid.

The Republican-controlled Senate voted 27-12 mostly along party lines to pass the bill. Only Sen. Gayle Harrell joined Democrats in opposing the bill, which next go to the House, where it is expected to pass.

Courts have blocked enforcement of similar bans in states like Arkansas and Alabama. Plaintiffs say accessing gender-affirming care is essential for trans kids' health and safety.

Two other states — Alabama and Arkansas — have enacted laws similar to Florida’s since last year.

The families of four children in St. Johns, Alachua, Duval and Orange counties say the rules implemented by the state's medical boards singles out minors and blocks them from obtaining medically necessary care.

The state will ban most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for people under 18 with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

The House version of the proposal would extend the ban to children already receiving treatments. It would also stop insurance companies from covering gender-affirming surgeries for transgender adults.

Florida doctors could lose their medical licenses if they order puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgery for minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria, under a Florida Board of Medicine rule that took effect.