Evaluating State Laws Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care: Considerations for Patients and Providers

Ryan Knox; Coral Katave

doi:10.1017/jme.2026.10287

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Evaluating State Laws Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care: Considerations for Patients and Providers

Ryan Knox, Coral Katave

Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics2026doi:10.1017/jme.2026.10287

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Abstract In response to an increase in state bans and restrictions of gender-affirming care, many states have enacted laws protecting patients and providers. This essay analyzes these protective state laws and offers recommendations to strengthen safeguards and ensure continued access to gender-affirming care nationwide.

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Ryan Knox#1 Coral Katave#2

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