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Montana is the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, D-Missoula, stands in protest as demonstrators are arrested in the House gallery, on Monday, at the state Capitol in Helena, Mont. (Thom Bridge/AP)

HELENA, Mont. — Montana became the latest state to ban or restrict gender-affirming medical care for transgender kids Friday when its Republican governor signed legislation that exiled transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr told fellow lawmakers would leave "blood" on their hands.

Montana is one of at least 15 states with laws to ban such care despite protests from the families of transgender youth that the care is essential.

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