North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill Wednesday banning gender-affirming care for most minors with the possibility of a felony for health care professionals who provide it.
North Dakota Republican lawmakers were expecting a veto on a contentious transgender bill, but instead were pleasantly surprised when Governor Doug Burgum signed the bill this week.
North Dakota limits gender-affirming care for minors with felony charges for providers. Controversy arises as major medical associations support the care.