A judge ordered attorneys to turn over medical and other records for two high school athletes who challenged the state's ban on transgender girls competing in high school sports.
. During that session, lawmakers said they expected challenges against the law and set aside $500,000 to cover litigation costs.
The families and their lawyers have previously presented evidence showing that treating gender dysphoria includes allowing transgender youth to live with their gender identity in all aspects of their lives. HB11 sponsor Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, told fellow lawmakers in March 2022 that the bill is "purely" aboutMonday's hearing was just to determine what evidence the plaintiffs are obligated to turn over to the defense during discovery ahead of a trial. The defense had asked for mental, physical and behavioral health records, as well as records relating to the onset of puberty, gender dysphoria diagnoses and treatments.
Attorney Kevin Heiner also said the plaintiffs were opposed to a request to identify certain athletic coaches of the girls because that could "out" them to coaches who are unaware of their transition. Kelly didn't require the plaintiffs to identify the coaches of the girls but asked them to disclose whether there are coaches who have mentored the players since they socially transitioned who are unaware that the girls transitioned.
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