July 6, 2025 The Newspaper Serving LGBT Los Angeles

Seattle Children’s Hospital Takes Legal Stand Against Texas Inquiry on Gender Transition Care

Hospital Invokes Washington’s “Shield Law” to Resist Texas Attorney General’s Demand for Records

On Dec. 7, Seattle Children’s Hospital filed a lawsuit against the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in Travis County District Court. The legal action follows the OAG’s request for documents related to gender transition policies and related care provided to Texas children.

Seattle Children’s Hospital asserts that the OAG lacks jurisdiction to demand such records and cites Washington’s “Shield Law” as a protective measure against requests from states that restrict or criminalize reproductive and gender-affirming care. According to the hospital, the Shield Law prevents compliance with requests that pertain to protected healthcare services lawful in the state of Washington.

The OAG’s requests, included in the hospital’s lawsuit, comprise a civil investigative demand and a notice of demand for a sworn written statement. The civil demand, dated Nov. 17, alleges investigating “misrepresentations regarding Gender Transitioning and Reassignment Treatments and Procedures and Texas law,” purportedly violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. The hospital was given until Dec. 7 to provide documents identifying medications prescribed to Texas children, the number of Texas children treated, diagnoses for each medication, Texas laboratories conducting tests, and protocols for treating gender-related conditions.

With the same deadline, the second demand requires the hospital to answer questions under oath regarding the specified points. Non-compliance could result in a misdemeanor criminal charge, carrying a $5,000 fine or up to a year of jail confinement.

The hospital argues that the demands should be set aside, contending they are not a bona fide investigation into violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. They allege an improper attempt by the Attorney General to enforce recently enacted Texas SB 14 against Seattle Children’s based on healthcare services provided in the State of Washington.

Furthermore, the hospital’s attorneys claim that such an investigation violates the U.S. Constitution’s dormant Commerce Clause, preventing states from enforcing protectionist laws that would disrupt a national marketplace.

in NEWS
Related Posts

Michael Madsen, Star of Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, Dies at 67 in Malibu

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

Actor Remembered for His Intense Performances and as a Poet  Actor Michael Madsen, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and...

Los Angeles City Council Cracks Down on ‘Disaster Tours’ in Pacific Palisades

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

City Council Bans Commercial Bus Tours in Burn Zone Amid Community Backlash Tour buses that have been operating in fire-ravaged...

Tow Truck Scammers Target Crash Victims Across L.A.: Authorities Warn of Fraud at Accident Scenes

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

Officials Urge Drivers to Stay Alert After Collisions as Rogue Operators Demand Inflated Fees  Motorists involved in vehicle accidents are...

Woman Dies After Melrose Store Altercation: LAPD Launches Homicide Investigation

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

Critically Injured Young Woman Died July 2, After She was Badly Beaten at Work  The death of a woman critically...

CHP Officer Dies in Culver City Crash: Medical Emergency Suspected Behind Tragic Incident

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

Officer lost consciousness while transporting a suspect before crashing into a tree California Highway Patrol Officer Miguel Cano died early...

L.A. Beaches Brace for Holiday Rush: Over 1 Million Visitors Expected This Fourth of July

July 4, 2025

July 4, 2025

County Officials Urge Beachgoers to Pack Out Their Trash and  Monitor Water Quality More than one million visitors are expected...

(Video) A visit to New York Bagel & Deli in Santa Monica

July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025

Authentic NY Style Bagels with Extra Creamy Cream Cheese and Multi-Cultural Desserts. Located at 2216 Wilshire Blvd. A visit to...

Hot Dogs & Rosé: Something About Her and The Culver Hotel Roll Out Summer Specials

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Westside Venues to Serve Playful Bites and Seasonal Sips For the Holiday Weekend A bold new offering is making its...

NeueHouse Hosts Bold One-Night Dinner With Culinary Phenomenon Diego Argoti

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Acclaimed Chef Brings Culinary Mischief With a Five-Course Tasting Experience. NeueHouse Hollywood will host an exclusive, one-night-only dining event on...

(Video) Legacy, Reimagined: Architecture, Design & Construction by Home Front Build Los Angeles

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Go To Homefrontbuild.com For More Information @home_front_build Legacy, Reimagined: Architecture, Design & Construction by Home Front Build Los Angeles Go...

Pentagon Orders Troop Drawdown in LA: 150 National Guard Members Reassigned to Wildfire Duty

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Federal Forces Begin Partial Withdrawal From Protest Response as California Leaders Push Back U.S. Northern Command announced Tuesday that 150 National Guard...

UPenn Bans Trans Women From Women’s Sports in Controversial Title IX Deal

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

Trump Administration Forces University to Reinstate Records, Issue Apologies The University of Pennsylvania has reached a resolution with the U.S....

California Highway Patrol Deploys for Independence Day Enforcement Surge

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

All Available Officers to Hit California Highways for Holiday Weekend As Californians gear up for Fourth of July festivities, the...

Court Postpones Arraignment for Driver in Malibu Crash That Killed Four Students

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

Fraser Michael Bohm Faces Murder Charges in Fatal PCH Wreck  The arraignment for Fraser Michael Bohm, the 23-year-old man accused...

Top Military Commander Urges Return of Troops Deployed to ICE Protest Response

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

General Requests 200 National Guard Soldiers Be Returned to California Wildfire Unit The senior U.S. military officer overseeing federal forces...