Gender-Affirming Care

The House is scheduled to debate the issue during a floor session Tuesday. The Senate passed its version earlier this month.

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.

One Tampa Bay area mom says she's preparing to move her family out of state if lawmakers make it harder for her daughter to access health care. But they also want to fight for the families who can't.

The bill now will 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.

The families of four children in St. Johns, Alachua, Duval and Orange counties say the ban singles out transgender minors and blocks them from obtaining medically necessary care.

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.

Hundreds of transgender people and their supporters gathered at the Florida Capitol in opposition of the bill.

The bill, among other things, would make it a felony for doctors or other health-care professionals to order puberty blockers, hormone treatment or surgery for transgender minors.

Chloe Cole received puberty blockers when she was 13, and underwent a double mastectomy at 16. Now she is an advocate against allowing those procedures on children.