Mar 23, 2023 · Establishing Minnesota as a “trans refuge” is another vote and gubernatorial signature away from becoming law. A bill to prevent out-of-state laws from interfering in the practice of gender-affirming health care was passed 68-62 by the House before sunrise Friday.

Mar 24, 2023 · As many states seek to limit transitional procedures for children, Minnesota is actively looking to ensure children who do wish to take up gender-affirming medical treatments can do so in the...

Mar 24, 2023 · The proposal would grant legal protections for transgender youth and family members who come to Minnesota seeking gender-affirming health care.

Oct 1, 2024 · Gov. Tim Walz signed three progressive priorities into Minnesota law on April 27, 2023: a ban on conversion therapy for gay people, and two bills that make Minnesota a refuge for people who...

Aug 7, 2024 · Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota House File 146 — called the "Trans Refuge" bill — into law in April 2023. It amended the law governing which court would have jurisdiction over child...

Apr 3, 2023 · While eight states have passed laws this year to protect children from gender transition procedures, including puberty blockers, cross sex-hormones and body-altering surgeries, Minnesota lawmakers voted March 24 to advance legislation that would establish its state as a “trans refuge” for children in states where such procedures are illegal.

Mar 23, 2023 · Minnesota is moving to strengthen the state’s protections for children and their families who come for gender-affirming care by making itself a “trans refuge state,” bucking a national backlash against transgender rights.

Mar 25, 2023 · Minnesota lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation that would establish the state as a "trans refuge" for children who are seeking transgender medical procedures but who may be denied...

May 7, 2024 · Just over a year ago, Minnesota became a legal refuge for transgender people after the Legislature passed a law cementing protections for trans people and those who offer gender-affirming care.

Jan 31, 2023 · Minnesota legislators began reviewing a bill that protects access to health care for trans youth, a move the author says is a historic first.