State healthcare laws debuting in 2024

Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2024
Kelly Gooch

Several new laws are debuting this year in states across the U.S., including laws related to healthcare.

From gender-affirming care to staffing, here is a list of healthcare laws that have or are slated to take effect this year:

Note: This is not an exhaustive list.

1. West Virginia has enacted a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. The bill, which Gov. Jim Justice signed in March, took effect Jan. 1. The law includes exceptions, such as allowing individuals under 18 years old to get treatment if they have parental consent and if two physicians have diagnosed them with severe gender dysphoria, according to The New York Times.

2. Louisiana also has a new law banning gender-affirming healthcare for transgender...

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