Panel advances bill requiring parental consent for minors’ prescriptions after contentious testimony The subcommittee advanced S.B. 710, which would require parental consent before prescribing medication to minors under 16. Medical groups warned the measure could limit confidential, time-sensitive care; advocates said it could endanger LGBTQ+ youth. The subcommittee voted to give the bill a favorable report.

A new bill in South Carolina could force vulnerable minors to choose between essential healthcare and parental consent, raising alarms among advocates for LGBTQ+ youth and medical professionals alike.

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Residents decry teen‑clinic materials; health officer says Bedsider link removed and survey paused Dozens of residents urged St. Clair County commissioners to keep school‑based teen clinics open and to hold the health department accountable after a parent said clinic intake materials differed from questions later asked. Health officer Liz King said the Bedsider link was removed immediately, the Grama survey paused and staff are reviewing materials.

Residents are rallying to save vital school-based teen health clinics after concerns about inappropriate materials and a confusing intake process sparked heated discussions.

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House committee advances parental-consent bill after hours of public testimony The House Health & Human Services Committee voted 19-7 to report HB 173 favorably after more than 45 public speakers debated whether the bill would protect parental authority or restrict minors' access to mental-health, STI and crisis services.

A controversial new bill in Florida is stirring up a heated debate over parental rights versus minors' access to vital health services—who's really being protected?

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HHS moves to slash funding and access to care for transgender minors The proposals announced Thursday would bar hospitals that receive federal funding from providing transition-related care to minors.

You know this is based in hate because they wouldn’t do this to cisgender youth.

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Senate discusses parental access to minors' medical records in legislative bill Senators debate ensuring parents can access their children's medical records under new bill.

Louisiana lawmakers are tackling a hot-button issue: should parents have direct access to their minors' medical records?

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New Hampshire voices concerns over transgender medical care and detransition support Parents advocate for children's identity affirmation while addressing detransitioner care gaps.

A powerful Senate meeting in New Hampshire spotlighted the urgent need for compassionate healthcare and support for families navigating the complexities of gender identity.

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Alyssa Sanchez dedicates career to nursing at Bartolome County Youth Services Center Alyssa Sanchez enhances juvenile care at Bartolome County Youth Services Center as dedicated nurse.

Alyssa Sanchez is on a mission to transform healthcare for vulnerable youth in detention, proving that compassion and dedication can change lives.

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Nicole Curran supports ESSB 5181 for youth health and parental rights clarity Planned Parenthood advocates for ESSB 5181 to enhance youth health freedoms and parental rights.

A pivotal debate on Senate Bill 5181 is reshaping parental rights and student health care access in Washington schools—should youth autonomy take precedence?

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Legislator questions bill's implications for children's gender affirming care Legislator seeks clarification on bill's impact on altering children's appearance related to gender care.

A pivotal House Judiciary meeting in Montana is stirring debate over a proposed bill that could reshape the future of gender-affirming care for minors.

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Colorado lawmakers debate House Bill 12-53 restricting gender affirming care for minors Testimonies reveal sharp divisions over gender affirming care impact on youth health and rights.

A heated debate in Colorado's legislature over House Bill 12-53 reveals deep divisions on the future of gender-affirming care for minors and its implications for youth health and rights.

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Missouri enacts SAFE Act restricting gender transition for minors Missouri prohibits gender transition surgery and hormone therapy for individuals under eighteen.

Missouri's proposed SAFE Act aims to restrict gender transition medical interventions for minors, igniting fierce debate over adolescent rights and health care access.

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Gen Z Rising: How Japan’s Youngest Mayor is Redefining Politics | PEP UNLIMITED LLC In 2023, Gen Z made waves in the political arena. Japan’s youngest-ever mayor, Ryosuke Takashima, emerged as a beacon of hope and change. At just 26 years old, Takashima took the reins of Ashiya City ...

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Gen Z Rising: How Japan’s Youngest Mayor is Redefining Politics | PEP UNLIMITED LLC In 2023, Gen Z made waves in the political arena. Japan’s youngest-ever mayor, Ryosuke Takashima, emerged as a beacon of hope and change. At just 26 years old, Takashima took the reins of Ashiya City ...

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Montana Supreme Court blocks ban on transgender surgeries, prompting outcry from GOP lawmaker, supporters

A Montana law banning transgender surgeries for minors will remain temporarily blocked following a state Supreme Court ruling that a Republican lawmak...

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