Not just defund. Ban. NBC News:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration Thursday asked the state board regulating doctors to essentially ban transitioned-related care for transgender minors, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.
The move from the Florida Department of Health came hours after another state agency issued a 46-page report to justify banning Medicaid coverage for transgender people of any age who want puberty blockers, hormone therapies or gender-assignment surgery.
The two-pronged effort, which ensures DeSantis can act quickly and without the need for legislative approval, drew instant opposition from trans activists and medical professionals. They’ve increasingly clashed with the Republican governor as he seeks reelection and builds a national brand as a culture warrior and potential 2024 White House contender.