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California lawmakers approve measure protecting medical data of transgender people

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California lawmakers passed legislation this week to prevent health providers from releasing transgender patients’ confidential medical records in investigations of gender-affirming care in states that ban treatment for minors.

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California lawmakers approve measure protecting medical data of transgender people

California lawmakers pass bill to prevent release of transgender patients' medical records in investigations of gender-affirming care.

·Washington, United States
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California Legislature passes bill to protect medical data of transgender people

Senate Bill 497 bars health care providers from releasing a person's gender-affirming health care data via a subpoena or request based on another state's laws.

·Los Angeles, United States
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