The Tennessee bill prohibits children from receiving puberty blockers, hormone therapies or surgical procedures.
The American Civil Liberties Union plans to sue Tennessee if Lee signs it into law.
Bill sponsor Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, has called transition care experimental and dangerous for children. Major U.S. medical associations, such as the American Medical Association and, have supported gender transition health care as evidence-based medicine. "It has nothing to do with protecting children from unnecessary medical procedures," state Rep. Bo Mitchell, D-Nashville, said." can get their breast enhancements, their nose jobs, that's OK, but these children can't have any medical procedures?"Mitchell said the legislation was unfairly targeting transgender children, and the state would have to answer for it in court.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor’s deskTransgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has voiced support for the bill.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor's deskTransgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
Consulte Mais informação »
Tennessee, Mississippi GOP Move to Ban 'Lifesaving' Healthcare for Trans Youth'We are deeply disturbed that state politicians have voted to interfere with the ability of families to make decisions, in consultation with medical professionals, to provide critical care for young people who are transgender,' said an ACLU attorney.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor's deskTransgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor’s deskTransgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has voiced support for the bill.
Consulte Mais informação »
Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor's deskNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Transgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has voiced support for the bill.
Consulte Mais informação »