Minnesota could soon join these other states in protecting transgender care this year

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This year, at least 12 states have passed legislation to limit or ban gender-affirming health care for young people, adding to several already on the books. In Missouri, restrictions announced last week by the state attorney general would apply to people of any age. With legislative sessions pressing on across the country, more restrictions could be on the way.

At the same time, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and New Mexico have passed laws designed to protect transgender health care through legal protections, health care coverage and access. Friday, the Minnesota legislature is expected to pass a bill that protects youth and parents who seek health care and the providers that give it.

"We are going to lead on this issue," said Gov. Tim Walz, a second-term Democrat at an LGBTQ rights rally last week. "And I want to make note, not only do you belong here, you are needed here, you're part of the fabric that makes Minnesota the best place in the country to live."