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Spain's lower house of parliament approved amendments to the Penal Code that could imprison parents, doctors and educators for up to two years if they resist irreversible gender transition procedures for minors, including delaying medicalization for evaluation. Professionals opposing "gender-affirming care" risk losing their licenses. The bill passed with near-unanimous support, even from previously critical parties like Spain's Popular Party, leaving conservative voters disillusioned. Only the Vox party voted against it. A proposed Austrian law would fine or jail parents (up to €30,000 or one year) for questioning a minor's gender identity, and even strip parental rights if they oppose medical interventions like surgery or hormones.