The final countdown: A quick peek at some outstanding issues headed into last week of Session
The Legislature this Session has passed bills addressing guns, abortion, the death penalty, lawsuit limitations, and affordable housing. Headed into the last week of the 2023 Session, some priority bills are still not aligned.
Here’s a quick look at some unresolved issues:
— A ban on gender-affirming care: Both the House and Senate have passed controversial bills prohibiting doctors from offering gender-affirming care to minors, which can include puberty blockers and, in limited instances, surgeries for minors. The bills, however, are not aligned because the House bill (HB 1421) includes a provision that bans insurance private insurance companies from including coverage for any gender-affirm...
