New Sex Definition Rule Is Coming, HHS Says in Court Filing

March 18, 2025, 4:53 PM UTC

The Trump administration is considering new regulations around the definition of sex, a move that follows executive orders and health agency activity focusing on gender.

The announcement comes in a court filing in a legal battle between conservative states and the US Department of Health and Human Services over a Biden administration rule interpreting Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act as blocking health-care discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

HHS officials “continue to assess next steps in light of the change in Administration, and, as of this filing, are in the process of considering new rulemaking related ...

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