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California Seeks $26M for Gender-Affirming Care Amid Deficit

4/7/2026

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California lawmakers seek $26 million to maintain access to gender-affirming care amid a multi-billion-dollar deficit.
Advocacy groups say the funding is essential for continued access to gender-affirming care.
Assemblymember Joe Patterson is among critics who say the state ignores safety concerns for children.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted funding for gender-affirming services.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared these treatments unsafe.

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California lawmakers seek $26 million to maintain access to gender-affirming care amid a multi-billion-dollar deficit.
Advocacy groups say the funding is essential for continued access to gender-affirming care.
Assemblymember Joe Patterson is among critics who say the state ignores safety concerns for children.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted funding for gender-affirming services.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared these treatments unsafe.