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They also took up changes to the Youth Development Center abuse fund and Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries for youth.
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Unlike past votes on LGBTQ+ issues, the vote in favor of the gender-affirming care ban for minors did not fall fully along party lines; 12 Democrats joined Republicans in voting yes and two Republicans voted against it.
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Health professionals say the procedures are exceedingly rare for people under 18.
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The fund has helped more than 50 people pay for hormone therapy, transportation to appointments and other costs since launching in January.