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In the Fight for Youth Transgender Health Care, Illinois Remains at the Forefront
- In 2023, Illinois enacted legislation to safeguard access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, including those traveling from other states, while also protecting healthcare providers who offer these services.
- The law responded to increasing bans on gender-affirming care in 26 states, mainly in the Midwest and South, forcing families like Connie’s to travel out of state for treatment.
- Connie and her family drove over six hours roundtrip from Indiana to Flossmoor, Illinois, relying on local networks to access hormone therapy amid Indiana’s ban and wait periods.
- A study of 61,000 transgender and nonbinary youth found suicide attempts rose by up to 72% among ages 13 to 17 in states with anti-transgender laws compared to those without.
- Illinois has become a vital refuge for transgender youth like Connie, who now access care without leaving the state, though concerns persist as attacks on the trans community continue.
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