*Note: These percentages reflect estimates of the transgender population (ages 13+) living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Estimates of transgender people in the U.S. territories or under age 13 are not available, and so cannot be reflected here. Population estimates are from The Williams Institute.
| State | "Shield" Law Protecting Transgender Healthcare Access | Year Passed |
| Alabama | ||
| Alaska | ||
| American Samoa | ||
| Arizona | ||
| Arkansas | ||
| California | State has this law | 2022 |
| Colorado | State has this law | 2023 |
| Connecticut | State has this law | 2022 |
| Delaware | ||
| District of Columbia | State has this law | 2023 |
| Florida | ||
| Georgia | ||
| Guam | ||
| Hawaii | ||
| Idaho | ||
| Illinois | State has this law | 2023 |
| Indiana | ||
| Iowa | ||
| Kansas | ||
| Kentucky | ||
| Louisiana | ||
| Maine | ||
| Maryland | ||
| Massachusetts | State has this law | 2022 |
| Michigan | ||
| Minnesota | State has this law | 2023 |
| Mississippi | ||
| Missouri | ||
| Montana | ||
| Nebraska | ||
| Nevada | ||
| New Hampshire | ||
| New Jersey | State has this law | 2023 |
| New Mexico | State has this law | 2023 |
| New York | ||
| North Carolina | ||
| North Dakota | ||
| Northern Mariana Islands | ||
| Ohio | ||
| Oklahoma | ||
| Oregon | ||
| Pennsylvania | ||
| Puerto Rico | ||
| Rhode Island | ||
| South Carolina | ||
| South Dakota | ||
| Tennessee | ||
| Texas | ||
| U.S. Virgin Islands | ||
| Utah | ||
| Vermont | State has this law | 2023 |
| Virginia | ||
| Washington | State has this law | 2023 |
| West Virginia | ||
| Wisconsin | ||
| Wyoming |
Be the first to know about new reports and MAP news by signing up for our newsletter
Founded in 2006, the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) is an independent, nonprofit think tank that provides rigorous research, insight and communications that help speed equality and opportunity for all.
MAP works to ensure that all people have a fair chance to pursue health and happiness, earn a living, take care of the ones they love, be safe in their communities, and participate in civic life. MAP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and donations to MAP are 100% tax-deductible. You can read more about MAP and the work we do on our About page.