Missouri House members defend and denounce medical care for transgender children
The Missouri House passed a bill that will restrict medical care available for transgender children on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. House Democrats denounced the proposal while Republicans spoke in support of it. Video edited by Beth O'Malley
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Gov. Mike Parson is expected to sign the limits.
A rare party switch in the Missouri House could be in the offing after one Republican wasn’t allowed to speak against a GOP plan to restrict gender-affirming care for minors.
The issue was made a top priority by Republican-led legislatures this year. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is also trying to impose regulations that would severely restrict gender-affirming medications for all ages.
