Wyoming Governor Signs Bill Outlawing Gender-Reassignment Procedures on Children
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill outlawing gender-reassignment procedures on children and vetoed a bill imposing further restrictions on abortion clinics. The bill prohibits physicians from performing gender-reassignment procedures on children and administering related medications.
Key Points
- SF0099 prohibits gender-reassignment procedures on children
- SF0099 bans surgeries that sterilize children and certain medications
- Parental/guardian consent required for exempted procedures
- Governor Gordon supports bill but questions government's role in family matters
- Governor Gordon vetoed bill imposing more restrictions on abortion clinics in Wyoming
Pros
- Protection for children
- Parental rights affirmed
Cons
- Government involvement in personal affairs
- Potential delay in resolving abortion issues