This week on Florida Matters, we explore new legislation that affects the LGBTQ community in Florida, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Lawmakers approved a slate of laws that impact the transgender community, especially in Florida.
Among new measures, they voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors. The new law is causing concern — and raising questions — about what it means for transgender teens and their families and health care providers. There are implications for transgender adults in Florida as well.
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They also approved restrictions on people using bathrooms at schools and government buildings that don’t align with their sex assigned at birth.
The parental rights in education bill — which opponents labeled Don’t Say Gay — was expanded. Part of that bill curtails the use of preferred pronouns in schools, for staff and students. And there’s legislation aimed at drag performances.
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Host Matthew Peddie talks with WUSF multimedia journalist Daylina Miller and Stephanie Colombini, who covers health care for WUSF and Health News Florida.
You can listen to the full conversation by clicking on the “Listen” button above. Or you can listen on the WUSF app under “Programs & Podcasts.
