Long-stalled transgender healthcare bill set for vote in Trenton

New Jersey lawmakers are scheduled to vote Monday on a bill intended to protect healthcare for transgender people and those who provide it.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 550

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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New Jesey lawmakers will consider legislation to protect healthcare for transgender people and those who provide it, a measure first proposed nearly two years ago that supporters rallied to support earlier this year in Trenton.

The Senate health committee is scheduled to take testimony and vote Monday on the bill, which would provide criminal and civil legal protections for healthcare providers who offer services related to gender dysphoria in …

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