Lawmakers in Alabama, US have introduced a bill which would prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming healthcare to trans people under the age of 21.
According to The News & Observer, the bill would outlaw the use of puberty blockers, hormonal therapy and surgery to treat young trans people, and those who do not adhere to the regulations could face up to 10 years in prison.
It’s main sponsor is Republican state representative, Wes Allen.Kansas has recently proposed a similar bill, with the main sponsor, state rep, Randy Garber, saying he believes trans minors are “too young to be making those decisions”.
A total of 20 states have filed bills targeting trans youth, all of which aim to limit trans people’s access to gender-affirming.