Utah's Republican governor, Spencer Cox, on Saturday, signed a bill banning minors from receiving gender-affirming surgery unless they've been diagnosed with gender dysphoria.
Republican-dominated Legislature prioritized the ban and considered a first draft of the measure less than 10 days ago, two days after the Legislature opened this year's session Jan. 17. Gov. Cox signed it a day after the Legislature sent it to his desk.
The governor said it was important to pause"these permanent and life-altering treatments for new patients until more and better research can help determine the long-term consequences.""While we understand our words will be of little comfort to those who disagree with us, we sincerely hope that we can treat our transgender families with more love and respect as we work to better understand the science and consequences behind these procedures," he said.
TRANSGENDER WOMAN, WHO STALKED A GIRL AS A MAN, GRANTED TRANSFER TO SCOTLAND ALL-WOMEN'S PRISON: REPORT People gather in support of transgender youth during a rally at the Utah State Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, in Salt Lake City.
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