A bill that sought to criminalize parents and doctors who provide gender-affirming care to transgender minors in Montana has failed in the state’s House of Representatives. The bill, which was heavily debated, aimed to prohibit medical professionals from prescribing puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or performing gender-affirming surgeries on minors who identify as transgender. Those found in violation of the proposed law would have faced criminal penalties, including the loss of medical licenses and possible jail time.
The bill faced strong opposition from LGBTQ+ advocates, medical professionals, and civil rights groups, who argued that it would harm transgender youth and restrict their access to necessary medical care. Supporters of the bill, however, cited concerns about the long-term impacts of such treatments on minors and claimed they were trying to protect children.
In the end, the bill failed to pass in the House, with lawmakers voting against its advancement. This decision was seen as a win for LGBTQ+ rights advocates and transgender youth in Montana. Critics of the bill vowed to continue fighting for equal access to medical care for transgender individuals.
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