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Kansas House Advances Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Minors, Moves To Senate
If passed, it would be a crime for a minor to receive gender-affirming care.
The bill in Topeka would prevent state employees from using transgender minors’ chosen pronouns. It would also prohibit them from receiving gender-affirming care. This legislation is currently on its way to the governor’s office.
Kansas Reflector reports that Senate Bill 233, which received 80–40 approval from the House, prohibits healthcare providers from utilizing surgery or puberty blockers as a means to treat transgender minors. While Republican legislators argue that these treatments are hazardous, they will still be permitted for cisgender minors who have developmental issues or other medical ailments.
The legislation will now be transferred to the Senate for their consideration.
Kansas House Needs 84 Votes To Pass The Bill
During the previous legislative session, a bill with similar provisions was rejected by Democratic Governor Laura Kelly. An effort to override her veto was also unsuccessful during that session.
House lawmakers would need to secure at least 84 votes to override a potential veto by Kelly. However…
