EPISODE · Jun 20, 2023 · 1 MIN
North Carolina lawmakers revive ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors: Tuesday, June 20
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In the final days of the legislative session, Republican House and Senate leaders have resurrected proposals to ban some gender-affirming care for transgender minors, even those who have their parents' consent. Two proposals are scheduled for committee hearings this week.For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.On Tuesday, the House Health committee will hear a proposed committee substitute for Senate Bill 631. It would ban any UNC or UNC-affiliated healthcare facility, or any other public hospital, or any provider under contract to such a facility, from providing any gender-affirming medical care to a minor, including puberty blockers and hormone treatment. It would also block the use of state funds to pay for any such care.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-lawmakers-gender-affirming-transgender/275-d0bd9a92-bbf0-4c45-ad5c-f359193a0b54Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!
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