Most gender-affirming care banned in Utah
qvoicenews.comUtah has banned most gender-affirming care for minors.Gov. Spencer Cox signed Senate Bill 16 into law Saturday. Utah has banned most gender-affirming care for minors.
Gov. Spencer Cox signed Senate Bill 16 into law Saturday. The legislation bans gender-affirming surgeries, such as genital surgery — almost never performed on minors — and top surgery, and it places a moratorium on puberty blockers and other hormonal treatments for trans youth, except for those who’ve already been in treatment for gender dysphoria for at least six months.
Cox, a Republican, issued a statement: “Legislation that impacts our most vulnerable youth requires careful consideration and deliberation.
While not a perfect bill, we are grateful for Sen. Kennedy’s more nuanced and thoughtful approach to this terribly divisive issue.
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