Gender-affirming care banned for minors
Enacted5/10
⚖ Upheld by Missouri circuit court (Nov 2024) and by the Missouri Supreme Court (Jan 13, 2026), rejecting ACLU/Lambda Legal challenges
Missouri · Missouri SB 49 · Signed Jun 7, 2023
Impact 5/10
Bans puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery for gender dysphoria in anyone under 18. Providers who violate the ban can lose their medical license and face civil liability.
LGBTQ+ChildrenTransgender / nonbinaryParents / caregivers
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✓ Verified against primary sources 2026-08-16