“New proposed bill in Maine says the state can take custody of a kid if the parents oppose” gender-affirming care”
Social media posts
in a post. Claim dated 16 Jan 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
A bill filed in Maine’s Legislature relates to how jurisdiction in interstate child custody proceedings is determined; it does not enable the state to take children away from parents.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 16 January 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 25 January 2024, 9 days later. Its rating was “False”.
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