Current Version
| Region | Georgia |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Legal, but restricted for minors |
| Start Date | Jul 1, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | SB 140 Bans HRT and surgery for minors however, minors are still permitted to be treated with puberty blockers. Adults are still able to receive care under explicit medicaid coverage in the state. Doctors and Hospitals, are at the Georgia State Medical boards hands if they do proceed with gender affirming care of an minor. |
| Sources | https://apnews.com/article/georgia-transgender-health-care-youth-lgbtq-2e8e0784d8e55a114cc7c55e7a38e028 https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64231 https://transitics.substack.com/p/transitics-comprehensive-anti-trans |
Revision History (2)
edited by mineszilla. Puberty blockers are permitted for minors, therefore it counts as a very heavy restriction instead of total ban.
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| Value | Legal, but banned for minors | Legal, but restricted for minors |
| Description | SB 140 Bans any and all gender affirming care for minors, adults are still able to receive care. Doctors and Hospitals, are at the Georgia State Medical boards hands if they do proceed with gender affirming care of an minor. | SB 140 Bans HRT and surgery for minors however, minors are still permitted to be treated with puberty blockers. Adults are still able to receive care under explicit medicaid coverage in the state. Doctors and Hospitals, are at the Georgia State Medical boards hands if they do proceed with gender affirming care of an minor. |
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| Sources | https://apnews.com/article/georgia-transgender-health-care-youth-lgbtq-2e8e0784d8e55a114cc7c55e7a38e028 https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64231 | https://apnews.com/article/georgia-transgender-health-care-youth-lgbtq-2e8e0784d8e55a114cc7c55e7a38e028 https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64231 https://transitics.substack.com/p/transitics-comprehensive-anti-trans |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal, but banned for minors |
| Start Date | Jul 1, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | SB 140 Bans any and all gender affirming care for minors, adults are still able to receive care. Doctors and Hospitals, are at the Georgia State Medical boards hands if they do proceed with gender affirming care of an minor. |
| Sources | https://apnews.com/article/georgia-transgender-health-care-youth-lgbtq-2e8e0784d8e55a114cc7c55e7a38e028 https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64231 |