HB1/SB1 prohibits gender-affirming healthcare in Tennessee for people under the age of 18, including hormone therapy, puberty-delaying medications, and surgery. The law is currently in effect.
Youth can still access mental health care, which is not restricted or banned by this law. On April 25th, 2024 the Tennessee legislature approved H.B. 2310/S.B. 2782, an amendment to H.B. 1/S.B. 1 that seeks to complicate the ability of transgender youth to access gender-affirming medical care out-of-state. Importantly, parents of transgender youth in Tennessee can still access gender-affirming care out-of-state for their children. Read more about H.B. 2310/S.B. 2782 in the section below.
The Campaign for Southern Equality is working with partners across Tennessee, including OUT Memphis, to provide resources and information to impacted families. Click here to learn more about the Trans Youth Emergency Project.
Partner Organizations
Resource Guide for Those Impacted by HB1/SB1
We know this is a very challenging time filled with many questions. This resource guide is designed to provide up-to-date information and concrete resources to help transgender youth continue accessing healthcare. We will update this guide as more information and resources become available.
Digital Toolkit to Spread the Word
It is critical that we get the word out to families and young people about resources that are available, including renewable travel grants and support identifying in-state and out-of-state care. Thank you for helping to share information with your networks. Please use these templates to share information with your email lists, social media networks, and in-person community spaces.
Travel Grants & Patient Navigation for Impacted Families
The Trans Youth Emergency Project offers custom 1-on-1 conversations with the families of transgender youth impacted by the anti-transgender healthcare law in Tennessee– as well as renewable travel grants of $500. Grants can be made to the parent/caregiver of an impacted youth. To learn more about these grants and to request one, fill out the form below. After filling out this form, a representative from the Trans Youth Emergency Project will reach out to you via email to begin assisting you.
Additional Resources
H.B. 2310/S.B. 2782: A 2024 Amendment to Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
On April 25th, 2024 the Tennessee legislature approved H.B. 2310/S.B. 2782, an amendment to H.B. 1/S.B. 1 that seeks to complicate the ability of transgender youth to access gender-affirming medical care out-of-state. Importantly, parents of transgender youth can still access gender-affirming care out-of-state for their children. The bill says that it is not legal for a person or group to intentionally recruit, harbor, or transport a youth under the age of 18 who is living in Tennessee for the purpose of getting them gender-affirming care out-of-state, without the permission of the youth’s parent or legal guardian. The bill does not apply to a parent or legal guardian or an adult to whom a parent or legal guardian has granted permission to assist their child in accessing gender-affirming care out-of-state. It also does not apply to businesses that provide transportation, like ride apps, bus companies or airlines.
Tennessee Community Town Halls for Families of Trans Youth
In May of 2023, community and advocacy organizations joined together for the first Tennessee Community Town Hall, a virtual event focused on helping families navigate access to the gender-affirming care they need while feeling supported and uplifted by their communities. You can watch a recording of the event here. The event was hosted by inclusion tennessee, Campaign for Southern Equality, Just Us at The Oasis Center, GLSEN Tennessee, Knox Pride, OUTMemphis, and Tri Cities Pride Community Center.
Following the implementation of the gender-affirming care ban, a second Tennessee Community Town Hall was held to discuss the court ruling, resources available, including patient navigation support, referrals to out-of-state gender-affirming care, and travel grants for families of transgender youth. You can watch a recording of the event here. The event was hosted by inclusion tennessee, Campaign for Southern Equality, ACLU of Tennessee, TN Equality Project, OUTMemphis, and Tri Cities Pride Community Center.
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