The complaints are against CCMC and YNHH over their decision to stop providing medication-based gender-affirming care to minors.
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CT marks transgender day of visibility: ‘It’s about being respected’
Members of CT’s transgender community expressed joy and pride with impassioned speeches, calls to action, and laughter at the Capitol.
Posted inHealth
Opponents decry rollback of federal health care protections for transgender people
Under the Trump administration proposal, health care workers could object to performing procedures such as gender reassignment surgery, and insurance companies would not be required to cover all services for transgender patients.
Posted inJustice
Malloy rebukes Trump on rollback of transgender protections
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed an executive order Thursday reassuring transgender students of the protections afforded them under state law, his second action in as many days to limit the reach in Connecticut of policies enacted by the administration of President Trump. The action comes as Malloy departs for meetings in Washington, including a social for governors with the president and first lady.
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An easier path to new ID for transgender persons
With little debate, the House of Representatives voted 126 to 18 Thursday night for legislation easing the way for transgender people to legally change their sex on birth certificates, drivers’ licenses and other forms of identification. The bill now goes to the Senate.
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Transgender CT teen writes court of her living conditions in prison
Since being sent to live in an adult jail eight days ago, 16-year-old Jane has spent 22 to 23 hours a day in her prison cell.