Record 06 · Gender & children

Called the ban the session's most dangerous bill

May 12, 2023

In floor debate on Senate Bill 14, Talarico defended hormonal treatment for minors with severe gender dysphoria and described the legislation in the strongest terms available to him.

Direct quote
the most dangerous bill that’s being heard on this floor, this session.
James Talarico, May 12, 2023

Conservative assessment

Of every bill that moved in a session covering budgets, schools and the border, he identified child transition limits as the gravest threat before the chamber.

Sources

Research reviewed September 8, 2026

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