Republicans in the House and Senate introduced bills that will allow people who undergo transgender medical procedures as minors to sue medical providers for damages.
The bill also states that federal law cannot be interpreted to force medical professionals to offer gender-altering procedures. The bill also prohibits federal funds from going to states that force medical practitioners to offer transgender procedures.
“Gender-transition procedures aren’t safe or appropriate for children. Unfortunately, radical doctors in the United States perform dangerous, experimental, and even sterilizing gender-transition procedures on young kids, who cannot even provide informed consent,” said. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), who is leading the Senate version of the legislation.
“Our bill allows children who grow up to regret these procedures to sue for damages. Any doctor who performs these irresponsible procedures on kids should pay,” he added.Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) introduced the House version of the […]
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