Moore signs executive order to protect gender-affirming health care in Md.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday signed an executive order that protects gender-affirming health care in the state. Moore signed the directive during a Pride month reception at Government House in Annapolis. “In the state of Maryland, nobody should have to justify their own humanity,” said Moore. “This order is focused on ensuring Maryland is a safe place for gender affirming care, especially as other states take misguided and hateful steps to make gender affirming care cause for legal retribution.
In Maryland, we are going to lead on this issue.” “In signing this executive order, this administration is saying to all LGBTQIA+ Marylanders: You deserve to be your authentic selves — during Pride month and every month,” added Lieutenant Gov.
Aruna Miller. “You deserve to live safely, openly and freely; and receive the gender-affirming care you need.” Moore last month signed the Trans Health Equity Act, which requires Maryland’s Medicaid program to cover gender-affirming care.
Moore on March 31 signed a proclamation that proclaimed the day as the International Transgender Day of Visibility in Maryland.
