This week, Utah became one of the latest states to ban or restrict so-called "gender-affirming care," which includes restricting hormones and puberty blockers for minors.
According to Spencer Cox, the governor of Utah, various countries and experts around the world are currently halting the use of certain gender-affirming treatments until more research is conducted to determine their long-term effects.
This legislation, which is referred to as "transgender medical procedure and treatment," prohibits health care providers from providing hormone therapy or other gender-affirming treatments to patients who were not previously diagnosed with a gender dysphoria condition. It also states that sex-change operations are prohibited on minors.
Starting July 1, the state will ban the use of hormones and other gender-affirming treatments for minors. In 2024, those who provide these services will also be charged with professional misconduct.
In response to the state's new law, Cox said that he and his administration hope that people will show more respect and love toward transgender individuals. The American Civil Liberties Union, on the other hand, vowed to sue the state.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah criticized the legislation, saying it discriminates against transgender individuals and violates their due process and equal protection rights. The organization also noted that the bill would restrict parents' rights to control their minor children's medical treatment.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Headline USA.
