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Portugal's Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-Trans Bills

3/21/2026

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Parliament of Portugal approved three anti-trans bills on March 19–20, 2026.
The measures would raise the age for legal gender changes from 16 to 18 and reintroduce medical diagnoses.
Backers are the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Chega, and CDS – People's Party (CDS-PP).
Activists protested outside Parliament.
Civil rights organizations warn these measures could cause a major regression in Portugal's human rights.

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Story summary

Parliament of Portugal approved three anti-trans bills on March 19–20, 2026.
The measures would raise the age for legal gender changes from 16 to 18 and reintroduce medical diagnoses.
Backers are the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Chega, and CDS – People's Party (CDS-PP).
Activists protested outside Parliament.
Civil rights organizations warn these measures could cause a major regression in Portugal's human rights.