Entry #20557: Gender-affirming care in Washington

Current Version

RegionWashington
IssueGender-affirming care
StatusLegal
Start DateFeb 4, 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionSeattle Children's Hospital and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ended gender-affirming care services for minors. Private care is still legal and protected.

It is important to note that there is no law in the state restricting gender-affirming care access for minors.
Sourceshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/02/05/hospitals-stop-gender-care-minors-trump-administration-pressure/
https://www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/02/04/79906101/seattle-childrens-postpones-trans-teens-surgery-indefinitely


Revision History (3)

edited by mineszilla. state law doesn't restrict care

Helpful?
0
Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueLegal, but restricted for minorsLegal
DescriptionSeattle Children's Hospital and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ended gender-affirming care services for minors. Private care is still legal and protected.Seattle Children's Hospital and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ended gender-affirming care services for minors. Private care is still legal and protected.

It is important to note that there is no law in the state restricting gender-affirming care access for minors.
Show Difference
Seattle Children's Hospital and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ended gender-affirming care services for minors. Private care is still legal and protected. protected. It is important to note that there is no law in the state restricting gender-affirming care access for minors.

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding start date.

Helpful?
0
Old Value (Original) New Value
Start DateFeb 2025Feb 4, 2025
Sourceshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/02/05/hospitals-stop-gender-care-minors-trump-administration-pressure/https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/05/hospitals-stop-gender-care-minors-trump-administration-pressure/
https://www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/02/04/79906101/seattle-childrens-postpones-trans-teens-surgery-indefinitely
Show Difference
https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/05/hospitals-stop-gender-care-minors-trump-administration-pressure/ https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/05/hospitals-stop-gender-care-minors-trump-administration-pressure/ https://www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/02/04/79906101/seattle-childrens-postpones-trans-teens-surgery-indefinitely

created by mineszilla

Helpful?
0
Original entry
StatusLegal, but restricted for minors
Start DateFeb 2025
End Date(none)
DescriptionSeattle Children's Hospital and MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital ended gender-affirming care services for minors. Private care is still legal and protected.
Sourceshttps://www.statnews.com/2026/02/05/hospitals-stop-gender-care-minors-trump-administration-pressure/