Gender-affirming Surgery in WA

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law where minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents.

Under the new law, Senate Bill 5599, children can stay at licensed youth shelters without their parent’s knowledge while seeking medical treatments like gender-transitioning services and medications. https://mynorthwest.com/3874975/minors-seeking-gender-affirming-treatment-shelter-without-parents-knowledge-bill/