Trans Health Care Ban for Minors

SOURCE www.npr.org
South Carolina governor signs bill banning trans health care for minors, making it the 25th state to do so.

Key Points

  • South Carolina governor signed bill banning trans health care for minors.
  • 25 states now have laws banning trans health care for minors.

Pros

  • Supporters believe it protects minors from making irreversible decisions.
  • Aligns with certain conservative beliefs.

Cons

  • Critics argue it infringes on transgender rights and access to medical care.
  • May lead to negative mental health outcomes for transgender youth.