The Republican-led General Assembly in North Carolina has passed a bill that bars medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to minors, with limited exceptions. The bill has been met with strong opposition from LGBTQ+ advocates, while supporters argue it is necessary to protect children from making irreversible decisions. The bill’s passage marks a major victory for social conservatives in North Carolina and sets a precedent for other states.
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed a bill into law that bans gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors in the state. The bill has been met with criticism from LGBT rights groups and medical professionals, who argue that it will put transgender youth at risk of depression and suicide and deny them access to necessary medical care. The law will take effect on July 1.