Utah became the first state to ban genital mutilation of children this year.
The Utah Senate passed legislation on Friday that prevents minors from receiving “gender-affirming surgeries” and blocks access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
The Utah Senate has voted to give initial approval to a bill to ban gender-affirming surgeries and place a moratorium on puberty blockers for minors. #utpol https://t.co/LxlxrzKJjT
— KSL (@KSLcom) January 19, 2023
S.B. 16 Transgender Medical Treatments and Procedures Amendments states:
Prohibits performing sex characteristic surgical procedures on a minor for the purpose of effectuating a sex change
The bill, also approved by the Utah House of Representatives, would become effective May 3rd, 2023.
However, minors diagnosed with ‘gender dysphoria before the effective date would qualify for procedures if they meet certain…
