A new bill in Tennessee threatens to criminalize individuals who offer information about gender-affirming care to transgender youth without parental consent. The law could lead to felony charges and up to 15 years in prison for those who provide such information.
helping transgender youth access gender-affirming care without parental consent . The bill is expansive in its scope, and could potentially also criminalize people who offer information about health care options to young transgender people in Tennessee .
“This is an absolutely horrifying development in Tennessee. The law could lead to felony charges against any adult who provides information about gender affirming care to trans teens if they don’t have parental permission,” LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman toldthreatens any adult in Tennessee who “recruits, harbors, or transports” a minor for the purpose of accessing gender-affirming care with a Class C felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
“The Tennessee bill is slated for a subcommittee hearing on April 16th. If the bill passes, there could be a showdown between the state and other states that have acted to protect their transgender citizens and citizens seeking abortions,” transgender activist and journaliston her blog. “Likewise, there could be an enormous chilling effect on providing information about transgender healthcare to minors in the state.
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