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The State of Gender-Affirming Care in Illinois

Some states are criminalizing gender-affirming care. Illinois is going the opposite way.

Aired 01/18/2023 | Rating NR

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The State of Gender-Affirming Care in Illinois

Clip: 1/18/2023 | 5m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Some states are criminalizing gender-affirming care. Illinois is going the opposite way.

Patients coming to Illinois seeking gender-affirming health care are now getting more protections from potential legal action coming from across state lines. It's all part of a bill recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Aired 01/18/2023 | Rating NR

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