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Jenna Barackman, Katie Bernard

Kansas lawmakers send bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors to governor

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature approved a third bill regulating the lives of transgender Kansans on Friday, this time banning hormone therapy and gender transition surgery for minors.

The House voted 70-52 and the Senate voted 23-12 to send the bill to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk. The votes fell well short of a veto-proof majority.

Kelly will likely reject the bill, which allows for lawsuits against physicians who provide the care and would allow the state Board of Healing Arts to strip away a provider’s license.

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