Bills Threaten Trans Youth’s Health
therainbowtimesmass.comAnti-transgender bills threaten to harm the health of trans youth by limiting access to health care, denying access to athletic activities, and contributing to stigma and discriminationBOSTON―In 2021, lawmakers from 33 state legislatures and assemblies representing every region of the country filed 98 bills that seek to restrict the ability of transgender and gender diverse youth (TGD) to access health care, school facilities, and school athletics.
A policy brief released today by the Fenway Institute examines the potential harms to health that these bills pose to TGD youth—regardless of whether they are enacted into law or not.“We are midway through National Transgender Awareness Month, which is a time to honor, celebrate, and advocate for.
