Judge considers permanently blocking 2023 Montana law banning gender care for minors

Judge takes up gender-affirming care arguments in Missoula County District Court

Missoula County District Court Judge Jason Marks peppered questions at a lawyer for the State of Montana in a hearing Thursday about whether a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors is constitutional. In 2023, the Montana Legislature adopted, and…

Judge takes up gender-affirming care arguments in Missoula County District Court • Daily Montanan

The Missoula County Court House pictured on December 20, 2020.Missoula County District Court Judge Jason Marks peppered questions at a lawyer for the State of Montana in a hearing Thursday about whether a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors is constitutional. In 2023, the Montana Legislature adopted, and Gov. Greg Gianforte signed, Senate Bill 99, which banned gender-affirming care for minors in Montana. The bill also opened up provi…

Judge considers permanently blocking 2023 Montana law banning gender care for minors

The bill that prompted protests and outcry during the 2023 legislative session, a ban on gender-affirming care, could be overturned permanently.