SB 254 imposes a series of restrictions on gender-affirming care in Florida. The law bans new prescriptions of hormones and puberty blockers for minors for the purpose of gender dysphoria.
Josie sensed Florida lawmakers were threatening her health care and ability to be herself at school. So she left. Families of other trans youth are plotting exits as well.
Josie had put off packing long enough. The high school sophomore in St. Augustine, Florida, sat on her bed while her mom, Sarah, pulled clothes from her closet.