Fact Check: 🏳️‍🌈 WHEN LGBTQ+ KIDS HAVE NOWHERE LEFT TO GO Sec. 44125: Strips healthcare + protections ➡️ Your gay nephew? Your trans friend? Denied care, expelled from school, forced into the shadows.

Fact Check: "🏳️‍🌈 WHEN LGBTQ+ KIDS HAVE NOWHERE LEFT TO GO Sec. 44125: Strips healthcare + protections"

What We Know

The claim suggests that Section 44125 of a legislative bill strips healthcare and protections from LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly minors. This section is part of the proposed legislation known as the Equality Act, which aims to prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation (H.R.5 - 117th Congress).

The Equality Act explicitly states that discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in various settings, including healthcare, is prohibited. It aims to ensure that LGBTQ+ people have equal access to public accommodations and services, including healthcare facilities (H.R.5 - 117th Congress). Furthermore, the Biden Administration has issued regulations reinforcing that federal laws against sex discrimination encompass protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in education and healthcare (Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities).

Analysis

The assertion that Section 44125 strips healthcare and protections is misleading. While there are ongoing discussions and proposed amendments regarding healthcare funding for gender-affirming procedures, the overarching framework provided by the Equality Act and subsequent regulations aims to protect LGBTQ+ rights rather than diminish them. For instance, the Biden Administration's regulations clarify that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited in federally funded programs, including healthcare (Biden's Title IX rule, NCL Rights).

Moreover, the claim may stem from concerns about specific provisions in other legislative proposals that could limit funding for certain medical procedures related to gender transition for minors (Big, Beautiful Bill Cuts Funding for Gender-Affirming Care). However, these proposals are separate from the Equality Act and do not reflect the intent of the Act itself, which is to enhance protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The sources used in this analysis, including government documents and reputable news outlets, are credible and provide a balanced view of the legislative landscape concerning LGBTQ+ rights. However, the interpretation of these legislative measures can vary significantly, leading to differing conclusions about their implications.

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that Section 44125 strips healthcare and protections from LGBTQ+ individuals is inaccurate. The Equality Act is designed to enhance protections against discrimination, including in healthcare settings. While there are discussions about specific funding for gender-affirming care, these do not negate the broader protections established by the Act and subsequent regulations. Therefore, the assertion that LGBTQ+ kids will be denied care and expelled from school lacks a factual basis.

Sources

1. Text - H.R.5 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Equality Act
2. Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
3. Text - H.R.5 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Equality Act
4. Biden's Title IX rule, expanding protections for LGBTQ+ ...
5. The Biden Administration has issued important new federal ...
6. ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill Cuts Funding for Gender-Affirming Care ...
7. NC school district postpones removal of LGBTQ+ protections ...
8. Protecting and Advancing Health Care for Transgender ...