March 21st, 2023 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland House of Delegates approved a controversial bill while in session over the weekend: the Trans Health Equity Act. It requires the state's Medicaid program to cover the cost of gender-affirming treatment. Similar legislation failed to make headway last year in the General Assembly but was approved by the House overwhelming Saturday by a vote of 93-to-37. Republican critics, including Delegate Lauren Arikan of Harford County, wanted an amendment prohibiting the treatment for anyone under 18, saying they need to protect kids…

Montgomery County Democrat Delegate Gabriel Acevero has a different view…