Medical Care and Legislation Continue to Intersect Over Transgender Therapies for Minors

Missouri is considering legislation that would restrict or prohibit gender-affirming medical care for minors, including hormone therapy and puberty blockers, and impose professional and criminal penalties on healthcare providers. The proposal mirrors similar efforts in other states that have drawn strong opposition from major medical organizations. Federal officials have warned that such laws may conflict with constitutional protections and federal nondiscrimination requirements.